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Class 3 Rocks and Soil Question answers
Class 3 Rocks Soil and Minerals Question Answer | New Science Ahead Class 3 Question Answers | Additional Questions and Answers to prepare for exams..
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- Rocks are made up of …………….
- Earth is made up of …………. and …………
- ………………….is the hardest rock.
- ………………….is the softest rock.
- Soil contains ………. and …………
Answers
- Minerals
- Rocks, soil
- Diamond
- Chalk
- Air, water
Answer the following questions
Define geologist.
A person who studies how rocks and soil make up the earth is called a geologist.
What are the two main components of soil?
There are two main components to soil: tiny pieces of rocks and rotten plant and animal parts.
What is humus?
Rotten plants and animals are called humus.
Why is humus useful to plants?
Plants need humus for healthy growth since it contains nutrients they need to grow.
Do plants grow well in clayey soil?
Plants do not grow well in clayey soil since it holds a lot of water and is sticky.
Why is sandy soil not good for plants?
In sandy soil, there are large particles with lots of spaces between them, which allows water to flow easily through themÂ
Why soil is important?
Plants grow in soil. It contains nutrients, or food substances, that they need for growth. Animals and other living things also live in the soil.
Which crop grows well in clayey soil?
Rice
Which crop grows well in Sandy soil?
Bajra
What products do we make from the soil?
We make cement, bricks, and glass from the soil.
What is added to the soil to make it fertile?
