Question

Questions. Answer the following briefly:-

a) Which layer of the soil is responsible for the minerals present in the soil?
b) How does uncontrolled grazing affect the soil?​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) Topsoil

(b) soil erosion

Answer 2

Answer:

a] The soil is the topmost layer of the earth’s crust mainly composed of organic minerals and rock particles that support life. A soil profile is a vertical cross-section of the soil, made of layers running parallel to the surface. These layers are known as soil horizons. Also Read: Soil Teeming

b] Uncontrolled grazing presents other disadvantages, but the primary concern is the loss of vegetative cover due to frequent grazing, tram­ pling, or grazing the plants too close to the soil. This often weakens root systems and exposes and compacts the soil.

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