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# Question
1

One of the factors for soil formation is

  1. organic matters
  2. mineral matters.
  3. time.
  4. water.
  5. air.

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2

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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3

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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4
  1. Define the term soil.
  2. Briefly explain four importance of soil to human life.
  3. Mention three sources of soil nutrients.

Short answers
5
  1. Define soil erosion and explain two types of soil erosion caused by water.
  2. Describe five farming practices which lead to soil erosion.

Long answers
6

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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7

The change of soil into alkalinity or acidity is measured by

  1. soil pH
  2. soil structure
  3. soil profile
  4. soil colour
  5. soil moisture

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