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Soil is formed by water'. If you agree to this statements then give reasons.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Soil Formation**: Soil is not formed solely by water, but water plays a crucial role in the process of soil formation. It assists in breaking down larger rocks into smaller particles. 2. **Weathering of Rocks**: Water contributes to the weathering of rocks. When water seeps into cracks in rocks, it can cause them to break down further. This is often due to temperature changes that cause the water to freeze and expand, widening the cracks. 3. **Erosion and Transportation**: Flowing water erodes rocks over time. As water flows, it carries both small and large particles downstream. The movement of water helps transport these particles from one location to another. ...
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NCERT EXEMPLAR ENGLISH-NATURAL RESOURCES -Short Answer Type Questions
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  2. How can we prevent the loss of top soil?

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  4. During summer, if you go near the lake, you feel relief from the heat,...

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  7. Soil formation is done by both abiotic factors. List the names of thes...

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  8. All the living organisms are basically made up of C,N,S,P,H and O, . H...

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  9. Why does the percentage of gases like oxygen, nitrogen and carbon diox...

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  10. Why does moon have very cold and very hot temperature variations e.g.,...

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  11. Why do people love to fly kites near the seashore ?

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  12. Why does Mathura refinery pose problems to the Taj Mahal?

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  13. Why do not lichens occur in Delhi whereas they commonly grown in Manal...

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  14. Why does water need conservation even though large oceans surround the...

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  15. There is mass mortality of fishes in a pond. What may be the reasons?

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  16. Lichens are called pioneer colonisers of bare rock. How can they help ...

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  17. Soil is formed by water'. If you agree to this statements then give re...

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  18. Fertile soil has lots of humus. Why?

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  19. Why step farming is common in hills?

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