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Explain why, the soil covered by vegetation is not eroded easily but the bare soil is eroded easily.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Soil Erosion**: - Soil erosion refers to the process where the topmost fertile layer of soil is removed or worn away by natural forces such as water, wind, or human activities. 2. **Role of Vegetation**: - Vegetation, which includes plants, trees, and shrubs, plays a crucial role in protecting the soil. The roots of these plants penetrate into the soil and bind it together. ...
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LAKHMIR SINGH & MANJIT KAUR-SOIL-EXERCISE
  1. Name the various components of soil. A little of soil is stirred with ...

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  2. A student conducted an experiment to determine the percolation rate of...

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  3. Explain why, the soil covered by vegetation is not eroded easily but t...

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  4. How do trees and other plants prevent soil erosion ?

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  5. What are the various ways in which soil erosion can be prevented ?

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  6. Write the differences between sandy soil and clayey soil.

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  7. Which of the following regulate soil formation?

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  8. Explain why, there is growing demand to ban polythene bags and plastic...

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  9. What is meant by ‘soil profile’ ? Draw a sketch of the soil profile an...

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  10. What is meant by sandy soil, clayey soil and loamy soil ? Give any two...

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  11. What is soil ? How is soil formed ? Describe an activity to show that ...

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  12. What is meant by ‘soil erosion’ ? State the cause of soil erosion. Wha...

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  13. What is meant by soil pollution ? Name any four things which can cau...

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  14. In addition to the rock particles, the soil contains

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  15. The water-holding capacity is highest in :

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  16. Which of the following present in soil has the smallest sized rock par...

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  17. The best soil for growing paddy is the one which has :

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  18. The removal of fertile top soil from land by wind or water is called s...

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  19. The manufacture of which of the following materials on a large scale i...

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  20. Which one of the following cannot be an effect of soil erosion ?

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