TOPIC: DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOIL

GIVE ANSWERS TO FOLLOWING:

1: What factors do affect the kind of soil?

Ans. The factors affecting the kind of soil are;

♣ Kind of rock lies under that soil.

♣ Climate of that area.

2: What does color of soil indicate?

Ans. The colour of soil indicates the quantity of humus in it.

3: Name basic kinds of Soil?

Ans. The basic kinds of soil;

♣ Sandy soil.

♣ Clay soil.

♣ Loam soil.

4: How will you identify sandy soil?

Ans. Sandy soil is with;

♣ Large and loose particles.

♣ Ability to hold water is less.

♣ Air packets in greater quantity.

♣ Less humus.

5: How will you define clay soil?

Ans. Clay soil is with;

♣Fine and cling particles.

♣Ability to hold water is greater.

♣Air packets in smaller quantity.

♣Rich in humus.

6: How will you identify loam soil?

Ans. Loam soil is with;

♣Mixture of sand and clay.

♣Ability to hold water is greater.

♣Air packets in greater quantity.

♣Rich in humus.

7: What kind of soil do you find best for the growth of plants and why?

Ans. Loam soil is best for plants growth because it is rich in humus, well aerated and well drained.