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Soils
Question
What is soil?
Solution
Soil is a layer of unconsolidated material at the surface of the earth which has been derived from rocks and organic matter through agencies of decay and disintegration.
Question
What are the main factors responsible for the formation of soil ?
Solution
The major factors in the formation of soils are parent rock material, relief, climate and vegetation of the area.
Question
Mention the three horizons of a soil profile.
Solution
Three horizons of soils are:
1. Top soils
2. Sub soils
3. Parent rock.
Question
Name physical properties of soils.
Solution
The common physical properties of soil are:
1. Texture,
2. colour,
3. effective depth,
4. structure,
5. permeability,
6. moisture- holding Capacity,
7. surface drainage,
8. slope and erosion.
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