Soil questions | form three Geography

After learning different types of soil texture, students were asked to identify the best type
of soil which can be mixed with cement for building a house. What type of soil will be
picked by the students who understood the lesson?

1. Sandy
2. Silt
3. Alkaline soil
4. Loam
5. Clay

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In the field study, students were told that, soil has certain biological, chemical and physical characteristics. What is the general term for these characteristics?

1. soil profile
2. soil particles
3. soil properties
4. soil fertility
5. soil formation.

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UNSOLVED

1. Define the term soil.
2. Briefly explain four importance of soil to human life.
3. Mention three sources of soil nutrients.

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UNSOLVED

1. Define soil erosion and explain two types of soil erosion caused by water.
2. Describe five farming practices which lead to soil erosion.

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UNSOLVED

Soil erosion can be prevented by 

1. Bush fire
2. Shifting cultivation
3. Cultivating down slope
4. Cutting trees
5. Contour ploughing

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5. Contour ploughing