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1. 1.

   Write true or false. Correct the false statements.

   1. The different layers of soil is called soil erosion.
   2. Middle layer of soil is called the bedrock.
   3. The top soil provides most nutrients to the plants.
2. 2.

   Multiple Choice Questions.

   1. Which of the followings grow in soil?
      1. Rocks
      2. Metals
      3. Plants
   2. Rocks are broken down due to..
      1. weathering
      2. heat
      3. cold
   3. Through which of the soil water passes easily?
      1. Loamy
      2. Clayey
      3. Sandy
   4. Where is the terrace farming found?
      1. River bank
      2. Slopes of hill
      3. Plain field
3. 3.

   Fill In the blanks with the correct words from the bracket.

   1. Plants derive their food from the ________________ (rocks/soil)
   2. ________________ (Loamy/Clayey) soil is considered the best for a plant's growth.
   3. The different ________________ (contents/layers) of soil is called soil profile.
   4. Soil erosion is the removal of the fertile ________________ (top/bottom) soil by wind and water.
4. 4.

   Match the column A with column B.

   Column A	Column B
   1. Humus	(a) Used for pots
   2. Crop rotation	(b) Makes the soil fertile
   3. Removal of top soil	(c) Contains plants and dead animals
   4. Loamy	(d) Useful for crops
   5. Clay	(e) Soil erosion

    

5. 5.

   Give one word for each of the followings.

   1. It consists of clay, sand, and humus.
   2. The different layers of soil.
   3. The top layer of the Earth's surface in which plants grow.
   4. The layer of soil that has large pieces of rock and not much water.
   5. Soil that is very good for growing plants and is rich in humus.
6. 6.

   Give two examples for each of the followings.

   1. Types of soil
   2. Layers of soil
   3. Causes of soil erosion