Chapter Name: Soil

Class : 4th

Write down all the word meaning in your notebook.

Note: Do it yourself section A,B and C. As discussed in the class in your notebook.

Section D.

Q1.

Ans 1. Soil is the topmost layer of the earth’s surface on which Plants and trees grow.

In India. Soil can be categorized into six types: Alluvial Soil, Black Soil, Red Soil, Laterite Soil, Mountain
Soil and Desert Soil.

Q2.

Ans2.

Q3.

Ans3. The removal of the top layer of the soil either naturally or as a result of human activities is called
soil erosion. Following are the ways to prevent Soil Erosion:

a) We should plant more and more tress and ensure that trees are not cut down carelessly.

b) Embankments should be built around the fields.

c) Terrace farming in hilly areas prevents soil from being washed away by running water.

Q4.

Ans4. The two importance of mountain soil are:

a) Mountain soil is rich in nitrogen and humus.

b) The soil is suitable for plantation of tea, coffee, spices and tropical fruits.

Q5.

Ans5.

a) As top layer of soil is lost, fertility of soil decreases.

b) It makes the trees to uproot and thus will be cause for felling down of trees.

c) It is responsible for air borne dust pollution.

d) It causes land degradation.

e) It even causes sedimentation of aquatic ecosystems.

Map Skills:

On an outline map of India, mark and label the different types of soil found throughout the country.