Question

(1)

Read the following statement and give the appropriate term for them. ​

(a)The process of breakdown of rocks by the action of wind, wa

(2)

Read the following statement and give the appropriate term for each of them.​

(b) Removal of topsoil during heavy rains or strong winds.

(3)
Read the following statement and give the appropriate term for each of them. ​

(c) Accumulation of wastes in the soil generated by human activity which alter the features of the soil.

(4)
Read the following statement and give the appropriate term for each of them.​

(d) The process of movement of water into deeper layers of soil.

Answer 1

(1)
The process of breakdown of rocks by the action of wind, water, sunlight is termed as weathering.

(2)
Removal of topsoil by heavy rains or strong winds is called soil erosion.

(3)
The accumulation of waste in the soil that alters the features of the soil is called soil pollution.

(4)
The process of movement of water into deeper layers of soil is called percolation.