The process of loosening of soil using a hoe is called _______.
A
sowing
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B
ploughing
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C
threshing
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D
winnowing
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Solution
The correct option is B ploughing The process of loosening of soil using a hoe is called ploughing. Ploughing helps the roots of the plant reach deeper into the soil inturn allowing better absorption of water and minerals from the soil.