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Assignment -IV (Pg 10-11)

Resources and Development

One Marker:

Q1.State two characteristics of Laterite soil


Q2. Why are the lower horizons of arid soils occupied by kankar?
Q3. Enlist two characteristics of arid soil.
Q4. What are Ravines?
Q5.Define Sheet Erosion.
Q6.What are shelter belts?

Three Marker:

Q1. Why does the forest soils texture vary according to the mountain
environment? ( Support with three points)
Q2. Give three points of difference between Laterite and Arid soil.
Q3.What is soil erosion? Explain two methods of conservation of soil.
Q4.Explain any three different ways of ploughing methods that help in
conservation of soil.

PTO

Map Skills:Identify the following soil types and write in the designated
space provided: (1x5=5)

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