Question 8
Unscramble the following jumbled words related to soil.
Question 8
Unscramble the following jumbled words related to soil.
(a) HUMUS: The rotting dead matter in the soil is called humus. It is formed by the action of microorganisms on the dead and decaying matter present in the soil. It increases the fertility of the soil.
(b) SOIL PROFILE: A vertical section through different layers of the soil is called the soil profile.
(c) HORIZON: Each layer in the soil profile has a different texture, colour, chemical composition and dept. These layers are referred to as horizons.
(d) LOAM: The best topsoil for growing plants is loam. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, clay, silt and humus. It has the right water holding capacity for the growth of plants.
(e) WEATHERING: The soil is formed by the breaking down of rocks by the action of wind, water and climate. This process is called weathering.
(f) PERCOLATION: The process of movement of water into deeper layers of soil is called percolation.
(a) HUMUS: The rotting dead matter in the soil is called humus. It is formed by the action of microorganisms on the dead and decaying matter present in the soil. It increases the fertility of the soil.
(b) SOIL PROFILE: A vertical section through different layers of the soil is called the soil profile.
(c) HORIZON: Each layer in the soil profile has a different texture, colour, chemical composition and dept. These layers are referred to as horizons.
(d) LOAM: The best topsoil for growing plants is loam. Loamy soil is a mixture of sand, clay, silt and humus. It has the right water holding capacity for the growth of plants.
(e) WEATHERING: The soil is formed by the breaking down of rocks by the action of wind, water and climate. This process is called weathering.
(f) PERCOLATION: The process of movement of water into deeper layers of soil is called percolation.
