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What makes loam soil rich in nutrients and gives it an earthy smell?
humus
What type of soil is suitable for growing peanuts and rice crops?
clay
Which of the following types of soil drains very fast and does not hold water very well?
sand
Which of the following types of soil can hold nutrients and can circulate air better than clay soil?
silt
Which body of water is described as a man-made source of water which is greatly used in towns and cities?
dams
Which body of water is the biggest and covers three-fourths of the Earth’s surface?
seas and oceans
What body of water flows vertically from a high place in the course of a river or stream and then drops vertically into a large pool below?
waterfalls
Which body of water flows or leaks out directly from the ground?
spring
What are the 5 layers of the soil? (in order from top to bottom)
humus, topsoil, subsoil, parent material, and bedrock
What are the 3 main processes of water cycle?
evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
It occurs when plants take in water through the roots and release it through the leaves.
Transpiration
This is water being released from clouds as rain, sleet, snow, or hail.
Precipitation
Which characteristic of soil is shown by the statement: Some soils are smooth and sticky when wet, and hard and rough when dry?
texture
