Question

A farmer was turning the soil in the field constantly to loosen it. What is the likely reason for this agricultural practice?
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This prevent growth of weeds in the soil
This increases the amount of soil in the field
This allows penetration of roots in soil easily
This allows water to stay in soil for longer duration​

Answer 1

Answer:

soil get dry and give energy plant

Answer 2

A farmer was turning the soil in the field constantly to loosen it. The likely reason for this agricultural practice is that this allows penetration of roots in soil easily.

Explanation for the answer:

• Ploughing refers to the process of loosening and turning the soil.
• It is also called as tilling.
• It is needed to lose and turn the soil in the fields before sowing the seed.
• Some of its uses are:
• It allows the roots of the plants to easily penetrate deeply into the soil.
• It also provides improved aeration to the roots which allows them to breathe easily.
• It also assists the growth of microbes and worms, for decomposing and adding nutrients and humus to the soil.
• It also helps in removing the weeds and other waste materials from the field.
• It helps in bringing nutrient-rich soil to the top, which enhances the growth of plants.
• Hence, the correct answer among all the options is to allow penetration of roots in soil easily.

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