Soil properties - class-VII
Description: soil properties | |
Number of Questions: 78 | |
Created by: Akash Patil | |
Tags: for a pollution free nation soil biology soil : our life |
Nature and properties of soil depends upon
The pH of a fertile soil is usually around
Soil salinity is measured by
Solubility and availability of plant nutrients are more related to
Lime is added to soil which is
Salinity of the soil is often caused due to
Major use of petroleum is in
Pedology refers to study of
Most economical and effective method to control pH of the soil is
Water holding capacity is one of the qualities of -
Physical and chemical conditions of soil are studied under ..... factors.
An example of nitrogen fixing bacteria in the soil
Plants flourishing in acidic soils are
A good soil is that which
pH of a normal fertile soil is
The soil near the surface is usually darker, than the soil about one meter down. This is because the topsoil is
Solubility and availability of plant nutrients are related to
Which is best for plant growth?
Soil hold water in it, it is called as
A fertile soil is likely to have a pH value of
The size of clay particle is less than
Which is the characteristic featue of a physiologically dry soil ?
Formula of rate of percolation is
Soil that is rich in soluble salts is
The top soil is darker and_______________
Which of the following present in the soil is most helpful to the growth of plants?
Percolation tanks helps to
Water infiltration will be slowest in
Percolation tank helps to
Percolation tank is constructed to impound
Solubility and availability of plant nutrients are more related to
An area of soil is thoroughly wetted and allowed to drain until capillary movement of water stopped. The water contents of the soil will give an estimate of its
Which of the following makes the Venaparthy an area free from water crisis?
Salinity of the soil is often caused due to
Percolation tank is a sustainable development for
Percolation tank is
An artificially created surface water body to recharge ground water is called as
Venaparthy has increased groundwater level by adopting
The normal capacity of percolation tank is
Percolation tank is the storage of water for
The depth of the percolation tank is limited to the .......... of the height between bed level and full storage level.
Which soil has highest absorption rate?
If a soil sample has a greater number of fine particles. It has greater
The lower percolation rate refers that the soil
The type of soil which can hold water for more time have
The rate of water absorption by the soil defines the
The principal cation in alkaline soil is
Physical and chemical conditions of soil are studied under
Good soil is the one which
What is best pH of soil for cultivation?
A fertile agricultural soil appears deep coloured at the surface as compared to soil one metre down. The reason for colour of top soil is
Top soil is darker and
The principal cation in alkaline soil is
Soil salinity is measured by
Prolonged liberal irrigation of agricultural fields is likely to create a problem of
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
AS per the international society of social science, what is the size of the particles of fine sand in the soil?
Read the following statements about forest biome and select the correct answer.
I. Temperature is generally lower in summer and higher in winter.
II. The days are cooler and nights are warmer than in the surroundings.
III. The floor of the forest is carpeted with lichens and mosses.
IV. Moisture content of the soil remains stable for longer periods because of absence of evaporation.
_____________ causes loss of water because of seepage of water into the soil.
Alkenes generally known as
The water content of soil is defined as the ratio of
Clay has ____ permeability and ____ porosity.
The process of turning and loosening of soil is called __________
Which of the following can be the possible unit to measure the rate of percolation?
Higher porosity enhances the
Most friable soil is
A soil sample has high percolation due to
Percolation is lowest in
Calculate the rate of percolation by the given value.
Weight of the soil = 10g
Initial volume = 4ml
Final volume = 3ml
Calculate the rate of percolation by the given value.
Weight of the soil = 30g
Initial volume = 60ml
Final volume = 30 ml
kutcha roads have
Which of the soil has a greater rate of absorption?
Less porous soil has greater
Greater absorption means
Rahul pours the water on the sandy soil and clayey soil. Which of the following has greater percolation rate?
Rahul has a soil sample which contains bigger particles. The water absorption by this type of soil will be
Calculate the rate of percolation by the given value.
Weight of the soil = 20g
Initial volume = 40ml
Final volume = 30 ml
Which of the following activity helps in rainwater conservation?