Question

2. Why is the colour of soil different at different places?
3. What is Gondwanaland?
4. Name the longitudinal divisions of the Himalayas.
5. What are tectonic plates? Give examples of some major tectonic plates.
6. Name the glaciers and passes that lie in the Great Himalayas.
7. How many types of physical features are found in our country?
8. List some factors which have helped in the evolution of the physical features
millions of years.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Soil color is produced by the minerals present and by the organic matter content. Yellow or red soil indicates the presence of oxidized ferric iron oxides. Dark brown or black color in soil indicates that the soil has a high organic matter content. Wet soil will appear darker than dry soil.

Answer 2

Answer:

soil is formed by the weathering of rock.