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Geography Worksheet 1

Class – 10

Choose the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is an example of Transported soil?
a. Red soil. b. Laterite soil c.Alluvial soil. d. Black soil
2. Which one of the following is not a soil in situ?
a. Red soil. b. Laterite soil c.Alluvial soil. d. Black soil
3. Which soil is the most acidic in nature?
a. Red soil. b. Laterite soil c.Alluvial soil. d. Black soil
4. Which of the following minerals presence gives Red colour to the Red soil?
a. Iron oxide b. Potassium c.Nitrogen d. Phosphorus
5. Which one of the following plays no role in controlling soil erosion ?
a. Terrace Farming. b. c.Application of fertilisers. . d. Strip cropping
6. Which type of soil erosion has turned the Chambal Valley into badland?
a. Sheet erosion. b. Gully erosion c.Leaching d. Rill erosion
7. Which type of soil is most widespread in India?
a. Red soil. b. Laterite soil c.Alluvial soil. d. Black soil
8. Which of the following is the most suitable method of soil conservation in arid and semi
arid region.
a. Planting of shelter belts b. Terrace Farming c.Making check dams. d. Re-
afforestation .
9. Black soil is rich in all the following elements except one . Which one?
a. Lime b. Magnesium c.Iron d. Phosphates.
10. Which type of soil is found on the summits of the Western Ghats ?
a. Red soil. b. Laterite soil c.Alluvial soil. d. Black soil
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Geography Worksheet 2

Class – 10

A. Answer the following questions

1. State two characteristics of black soil.
2. Mention two methods of soil conservation .
3. Differentiate between Alluvial soil and Red soil.
4. What is soil erosion?
5. What is soil conservation ?
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Geography Worksheet 3

Class 10

Identify the type of soil shown in the Map of India

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Geography Worksheet 4

Class 10

A. Give reasons :-
1. Laterite soil is unsuitable for agriculture.
2. Alluvial soil is darker in colour in the Deccan coastal strip.
3. Red soil is red in colour.
4. Alluvial soil is also known as Riverine soil.
5. Irrigation is essential for crops to grow on red soil.
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Geography Worksheet 5

Class 10

1. State the characteristic features of Tropical Evergreen Forests.

2. Where can we find Tropical Evergreen forests in India.
3. Give reasons .
a. Forests help to purify the air .
b. Forests help to strengthen the economy of a nation .
c. Tropical Evergreen forests are difficult to exploit.