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    Subject: SCIENCE

    Topic: CH-06 SOIL


    Name: ________________________ Class: 5 Sec: ____ Date: ___________________
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    Q.1 Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
    1. ______________ is the technique of growing crops along the slope of a hill by cutting the slope
    into steps.
    2. The main agents of soil erosion are _________________ and strong winds.
    3. The layer below the subsoil that contains small rock pieces is known to be
    ___________________.
    4. The process of formation of soil by breaking down of rocks is known as ___________________.
    Q.2 Answer the following questions in short:
    a) How is weathering of rocks useful to us?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    b) How roots of trees help to prevent soil erosion?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    c) Why should we conserve topsoil?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    d) Why should embankments be built on river banks?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    e) Why is terrace farming done on hill slopes?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    Q.3 Match the correct word to the description.
    1. Topsoil solid rock layer
    2. Subsoil layer is thin and very dark in colour
    3. Humus/organic plant roots start to grow here
    4. Parent material made of sand, silt and clay that have not been broken down yet
    5. Bedrock mostly weathered rocks and the biggest tree roots are here
    Q.4 Complete the given sentences giving reasons:
    a) If there was no soil on earth then
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    b) Topsoil is the most important layer of soil because
    ______________________________________________________________________________

    AIS/WS-1CH6/SCIENCE/GRADE5
    c) Farmers grow cover crops to
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    d) Afforestation is an effective method to reduce soil erosion because
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    e) Due to deforestation, the soil becomes
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    Q.5 Read the situation carefully and answer the questions below.
    1. A forest is being cut down to make room for new buildings, and the nearby river is becoming
    muddy due to soil washing into it.
    a) Why is the river getting muddy?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    b) What effect does cutting down the forest have on the soil?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    c) What could be done to prevent soil erosion in this area?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    2. A new road has been built along a steep hill, and after a few months, rain has caused soil
    erosion along the sides of the road, damaging the road itself.
    a) Why did erosion occur along the roadside?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    b) What measures could be taken to prevent further erosion and protect the road from damage?
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    Q.6 Complete the flowchart with the missing terms:

    AIS/WS-1CH6/SCIENCE/GRADE5

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