Observation : Soil Water that was collected in the measuring cylinders Sample A Sand Sample B Sandy soil Sample C Clay soil
Answers
Answer:
oil is one of the most important
natural resources. It provides
anchorage to the plants and
supplies water and nutrients. It is the
home for many organisms. Soil is
essential for agriculture. Agriculture
provides food, clothing and shelter
for all. Soil is thus an inseparable
part of our life. The earthy fragrance
of soil after the first rain is always
refreshing.
9.1 SOIL TEEMING WITH LIFE
One day during the rainy season Paheli
and Boojho observed an earthworm
coming out of the soil. Paheli wondered
whether there were other organisms also
in the soil. Let us find out.
Activity 9.1
Collect some soil samples and observe
them carefully. You can use a hand lens.
Examine each sample carefully and fill
in Table 9.1.
§ Discuss your observations
with your friends.
§ Are the soil samples
collected by your friends
similar to the ones collected by
you?
Boojho and Paheli have
used soil in many ways. They
enjoy playing with it. It is a
great fun indeed.
Make a list of the uses of soil. Fig. 9.1 Children playing with soil
Table 9.1
S. Soil source Plants Animals Any other
No. ob