Question

A. State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Cotton grows well in red soil.
2. Mining is an example of land use.
3. Agricultural land in Canada is less than that of India.
4. River plains are fertile because of laterite soil.
5. Potential resources are turned into actual resources on the basis of technology and proper assessment.
6. The fertility of the soil is dependent on the number of minerals present in that type of soil.
7. Mountain slopes are cultivable as well as attractive for tourists.
8. Australia has more than 50% of its land devoted to pasture land compared to other countries.
9. Loess is deposited by rivers.
10. Bedrock is the last layer in the soil profile.



1. Answer the following in one word.

1. Name the soil formed by the deposition of silt.
2. Name a crop that is ideal for mountain soil.
3. What is the other name of black soil?
4. Name a method used for soil conservation.
5. What is the reason behind the color of red soil?
6. Name the kind of erosion Chambal Valley is formed from.
7. Name a human factor for erosion.
8. What kind of soil is formed by deposition of sand?
9. Name any two minerals responsible for soil fertility.
10. Name the soil found in Northern plains of India.

Answer 1

Answer:

1) true

2) false

3) true

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