Soil and crop- SST Test

What is Soil?

• Uppermost layer of earth's Crust

• Where earthworms live

• In the middle of the Ocean

How is Alluvial soil formed?

• Filled with Rocks and sand.

• Deposit of fine silt and sand brought by rivers down from Himalayas.

• Made of Volcanic Ash.

Which crops grow best in Mountain Soil?

• corn

• Apple, Rice

• Grapes

What is Terrace farming?

• Slopes of hill

• Growing farm on roof top

• Cutting steps into slopes of hills to do farming

What is Black soil made up of?

• Volcanic ash

• Clay

• Big Rocks

What is Rich Soil Rich in?

• Calcium

• Iron

• Fats

Which type of Soil is used to make Bricks?

• Laterite Soil

• Black Soil

• Red Soil

Which type of soil do not hold water?

• Black Soil

• Desert Soil

• Red Soil

The most fertile soil is :

• Red Soil

• Laterite Soil

• Alluvial Soil

The Soil found in Deccan Plateau is:

• Red Soil

• Black Soil

• Desert Soil