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How is clayey soil is useful for crops?

Clayey soil is useful for crops because:


(i) It has very good water retaining capacity.


(ii) It is rich in humus and is fertile.


Therefore, it is suitable for growing cereals like wheat, gram and paddy.


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3

Match the items in Column I with those in Column II:



























Column I



Column II



(i) A home for living



(a) Large organisms particles



(ii) Upper layer of the



(b) All kind of soil soil



(iii) Sandy soil



(c) Dark in colour



(iv) Middle layer of the



(d) Small soil particles and packed tight



(v) Clayey Soil



(e) Lesser amount of humus


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Explain how soil is formed.

 6

List the differences between clayey soil and sandy soil.

 7

Sketch the cross section of soil and label the various layers.