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    Subject: SCIENCE

    Topic: CH-06 SOIL


    Name: ________________________ Class: 5 Sec: ____ Date: ___________________
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    Q.1 Read the context and choose the correct statement.
    1. Soil erosion is harmful to the environment.
    Statement 1: Soil erosion is the process of adding nutrients to the soil.
    Statement 2: Soil erosion occurs when the fertile and important top layer of soil is removed
    by wind or water.
    2. Soil is considered an important natural resource.
    Statement 1: Soil is made up of only living organisms.
    Statement 2: Soil is made up of minerals, organic matter, air, and water thus, it supports
    plant life by providing nutrients and water.

    Q.2 Differentiate among the following:


    1. Soil erosion and soil conservation
    Soil erosion Soil conservation

    2. Deforestation and afforestation


    Deforestation Afforestation

    AIS/WS-1CH6/SCIENCE/GRADE5
    Q.3 Draw and explain the following in a few words:

    Different layers of soil


    __________________________________________
    __________________________________________
    __________________________________________
    __________________________________________
    __________________________________________

    Q.4 Name them:

    a) The agents of soil erosion: _____________________________________________________

    b) The methods of soil conservation: _______________________________________________

    Q.5 Give one word answer:

    1. The breaking of rocks by the action of sun, wind and water _________________

    2. The process of carrying away of topsoil. _________________

    3. Cutting or felling of trees. _________________

    4. Protection of topsoil from erosion. _________________

    5. Planting trees in large numbers. _________________

    6. Cutting of hill slopes into steps or terraces and growing crops _________________

    Q.6 Give reasons for the following:


    1. Humus is important for plant growth.
    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    2. Terrace farming is used on hills to conserve soil.

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________

    AIS/WS-1CH6/SCIENCE/GRADE5

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