CHAPTER 2 LAND, SOIL, WATER, NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES (SET-1)

Questions in this test

1. The use of land is determined by ________.
2. Community lands are called ________.
3. ________ is the breaking up and decay of exposed rocks.
4. Factors of soil formation are ________.
5. Factors leading to soil degradation are ________.
6. To retain soil moisture the bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter. This method is known as ________.
7. Broad flat steps are made on the steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to grow crops. This method is known as ________.
8. Different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash. This method is known as ________.
9. Ploughing parallel to the contours of a hill slope to form a natural barrier for water to flow down the slope. This method is known as ________.
10. Rows of trees are planted to check the wind movement to protect soil cover. This method is known as ________.