Question

A. Fill in the blanks with the correct words.
1. The
(root/stem) of a plant grows into the soil.
2. Soil contains only
(air/rocks).
3. Soil is formed by the breakdown of
(plants/rocks).
4.
(Dead plants and animals/Air) make the soil more
fertile.
5. We should
(plant/cut) trees to protect the topsoil.
B. Tick () the correct option.
1. Which of the following things does the soil provide to plants?
Water
b. Nutrients
Minerals d. All of these
a.
C.
2. Which of the following help in the breakdown of rocks to form soil?
a. Sunlight b. Water
c. Glass
d. Both a. and b.
3. Which of these is not true about soil?
a.
It takes a very long time to form soil.
b. Soil is formed by the breakdown of rocks.
C.
Soil forms very quickly and easily.
d. Soil should be conserved.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The apical meristem behind the root cap produces new root cells that elongate. Then, root hairs form that absorb water and mineral nutrients from the soil. The first root in seed producing plants is the radicle, which expands from the plant embryo after seed germination.

Answer 2

1)root

2)rocks

3)rocks

4)dead plants and animals

5)plant

1.)b)nutrients mineral

2)d)both a. and b.

3.c)soil forms quickly and easily

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