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1. Underline th~orrect words to complete the sentences.
(a) (Sand/Humus) is dark, soft and rich in nutrients.
{b) Soil (conservation/ero§i6n) is the removal of fertile soil by the action of water
and wind.
{c) (No-tilling/ferra~g) is the method wherein farming is done on a unique step-
like structure.
(d) (Deforestation/Crop ~tion) is done to prevent the depletion of nutrients.
(e) Adding water to (~clay) makes it slick and smooth to touch.
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(f) bedrock (vi) decaying organic matter
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3. Circle the odd one. Give reason for your choice.
(a) (i) topsoil (ii) subsoil (iii)
(b) (i) deforestation (/·,·,·) - - ---o~~n
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(ii) afforestation
(iii) subsoil
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(a) The upper most layer of soil
(i) subsoil (ii) •' topsoi l (iii) silt (iv) bed rock
(b) Type of soil that is ideal for growin g plants
(i) sand ~ Y foam (iii) clay (iv) silt
(c) Soil conse rvation does NOT include
(i) preve nting soil contam ination (ii) preventing the overuse of soil
~ell ing trees for wood (iv) topsoil
(d) Which of the follow ing is NOT true about sandy soil?
(i) not good for growin g plants
~ I d s moistu re and rich in nutrients
(iii) canno t hold nutrie nts
(iv) fairly coarse and loose
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