Description : Which is the chief characteristic of the soil of the IndoGangetic plain? (a) It is derived from Himalayan rocks (b) It is rich in humus (c) It is formed of peninsular rocks (d) It is derived from local rocks
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Alluvial soils are rich soil for crop cultivation but are poor in– (1) humus (2) nitrogen and humus (3) organic material (4) inorganic material
Last Answer : (2) nitrogen and humus Explanation: Alluvial soils are fertile soils composed of sediments deposited by rivers and the waves. However, they are usually deficient in nitrogen and ... With suitable irrigation, fertilizers and proper agricultural practices, alluvial soils are generally very fertile.
Description : Alluvial soils are rich soil for crop cultivation but are poor in (1) humus (2) nitrogen and humus (3) organic material (4) inorganic material
Last Answer : nitrogen and humus
Description : Alluvial soils are usually (i) Rich in nitrogen (ii) Poor in humus (iii) Highly fertile (iv) Easy to plough (1) (i), (ii) and (iv) (2) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (3) (i), (iii) and (iv) (4) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Last Answer : (i), (ii) and (iii)
Last Answer : : Humus is more in the upper part of the soil.
Description : What does most of work of mixing humus within the soil?
Last Answer : Earthworms are the main contributors to enriching and improvingsoil for plants, animals and humans. Earthworms eat the soil whichhas organic matter such as decaying vegetation or leaves. ... releases waste from theirbodies called castings. Castings contain many nutrients that plantscan use.
Description : Black soil derived from volcanic rocks with humus is suitable for growing (a) rice (b) wheat (c) cotton (d) grapes
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Humus is a type of – (1) fossil seen on the rocks (2) decaying organic matters in soil (3) fertilizers applied in soil (4) special growth found in plants
Last Answer : (2) decaying organic matters in soil Explanation: Humus refers to the decomposed and partly decomposed organic matter or animal and vegetation originally present in the soil.
Description : Mountain soil contains a lot of— (1) humus (2) clay (3) coase material (4) iron and aluminium salt
Last Answer : (1) humus Explanation: The distribution of mountain soils is subject mainly to a vertical (elevation) zonation; the soils change with ascent into the mountains depending on changes in climatic conditions. ... content and is thus, very fertile. It is found in Himalayan regions and north-east India.
Description : The organic matter present in soil is known collectively as – (1) Hydrocarbons (2) Podsols (3) Humus (4) Colloids
Last Answer : (3) Humus Explanation: The organic matter present in soil is known collectively as humus. Humus is fully decomposed and finely divided organic matter. Dune is a hill or ridge of sand accumulated and sorted by wind action.
Description : Which one of the following processes during decomposition is correctly described? (a) Catabolism - Last step in the decomposition under fully anaerobic condition (b) Leaching - Water soluble inorganic ... of a dark coloured substance humus which undergoes microbial action at a very fast rate.
Last Answer : (c) Fragmentation – Carried out by organisms such as earthworm
Description : Deep black soil is productive due to high proportion of (a) sand and zinc (b) gravel and calcium (c) clay and humus (d) silt and earthworm.
Last Answer : (c) clay and humus
Description : Which one of the following statement not true for organic manure ? a) It enhances water holding capacity of soil . b) It has a balance of all plant nutrients c) It provides humus to soil. d) It improves texture of soil.
Last Answer : b) It has a balance of all plant nutrients
Description : High quality crop soil requires humus as a major component. Which of the following best describes the composition of humus w) fine sand particles x) decaying organic matter y) mineral like clay matter z) chemical fertilizers
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DECAYING ORGANIC MATTER
Description : The B-horizon of a pedalfer soil is noted for its accumulation of: w) carbonate x) nitrogen y) humus z) oxides
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- OXIDES
Description : The organic matter present in soil is known collectively as (1) Hydrocarbons (2)Podsols (3) Humus (4)Colloids
Last Answer : Humus
Description : Humus is a type of (1) fossil seen on the rocks (2) decaying organic matters in soil (3) fertilizers applied in soil (4) special growth found in plants
Last Answer : decaying organic matters in soil
Last Answer : humus
Description : The telomeres of eukaryotic chromosomes consist of short sequences of (a) thymine rich repeats (b) cytosine rich repeats (c) adenine rich repeats (d) guanine rich repeats.
Last Answer : (d) guanine rich repeats.
Description : where to buy humus
Last Answer : check with anyplace that sells landscape materials in bulk.
Description : What do you understand by Humus? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Humus: The decaying of organic materials, e.g., dead leaves, stems, roots, living bacteria, fungi, worms etc., produce humus, which is important for Soil fertility.
Description : The mixture of rock particles and humus is called _______. -Science
Last Answer : The mixture of rock particles and humus is called Soil.
Description : In which type of forest is humus formed by dry and dead leaves?
Last Answer : In which type of forest is humus formed by dry and dead leaves? A. Coniferous forest B. Deciduous forest C. Tundra forest D. Alpine
Description : Which is not true for humus?
Last Answer : Which is not true for humus? A. Dark colored amorphous substance B. Highly resistant to ... and fats and produced by the process of mineralization
Description : What is Humus is
Last Answer : Humus is A. Dead and decayed organic matter B. Living matter C. Fertilizers D. Living animal/plants/microbes
Description : What biome contains the most humus?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Consider the following statements about the soils of India : [IAS 2004] 1. High temperature during most of the year retards formation of humus 2. Soils which have humus require regular application of chemical fertilizers to remove nitrogen ... ) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 3 and 4 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 4
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Indore method of composting involves decomposition under aerobic conditions B. Bangalore method of composting involves decomposing under anaerobic conditions C ... the Bangalore method of compositing is a powdery mass called humus D. all of these
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : Mass of living matter at a trophic level in an area at any time is called (a) standing crop (b) detritus (c) humus (d) standing state.
Last Answer : (a) standing crop
Description : The C: N ratio of humus is (A) 20: 1 (B) 100: 1 (C) 10: 1 (D) 400:1
Last Answer : (C) 10: 1
Description : The deposits of loess in the United States probabl originated as which of the following? w) talus x) rock flour y) humus z) geyserite
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- ROCK FLOUR
Description : Proof that plants can grow and reproduce using onl inorganic nutrients comes from the study of: a) phototrophic nutrition b) mycorrhiza c) hydroponics d) humus
Last Answer : ANSWER: C -- HYDROPONICS
Description : A soil strata may consist of (A) Soil zone (B) Intermediate zone (C) Capillary zone (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : harrow which consist of one or more blades attached to the beam Or frame, used for shallow working of the soil. A Spike tooth harrow B Acme harrow C Spring tooth harrow D Blade harrow
Last Answer : Blade harrow
Description : Environment degradation does not consist of A. Land degradation and soil erosion B. Problem of over grazing and ecological degradation C. Floods D. None of the above
Last Answer : D. None of the above
Description : when all the flowers fall of do I trim the whole branch down 1 inch from soil I am talking about orcids
Last Answer : Need Answer
Description : What makes the soil in tropical rainforests so rich? -Geography
Last Answer : The high temperature and moisture of tropical rainforests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose more quickly than in other climates, thus releasing and losing its nutrients rapidly. The ... in tropical rainforests washes nutrients out of the soil more quickly than in other climates.
Description : Areas that have rich soil in warm climates?
Last Answer : Can Grow many different crops.Soil forms quickest in warm rainy climates. As a result soil develops faster in these areas which allows for many different types of crops.
Description : In the 1830s which mountain man encouraged Americans to move to California with stories of its rich soil warm sun and friendly people?
Description : What biome has rich soil tall grasses that provide food and shelter for many animals?
Last Answer : What is grasslands
Description : What biome has rich soil tall grass that provides food and shelter for many animals?
Description : Is the soil of the tropical rain forest rich in nutrients?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Match the following: List-I List-II (Crops) (Geographical conditions) A. Barley 1. Hot and dry climate with poor soil B. Rice 2. Cool climate with poorer soil C. Millets 3. Warm and moist climate with high altitude D. Tea 4. Hot and moist ... C D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 4 1 2 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 3 2 4 1
Description : Match the following [IAS 1997] Crops Geographical conditions A. Barley 1. Hot and dry climate with poor soil B. Rice 2. Cool climate with poorer soil C. Millets 3. Warm and Moist climate with high altitude D. Tea 4. Hot and Moist climate with ... D (a) 2 4 1 3 (b) 3 4 1 2 (c) 2 1 4 3 (d) 3 2 4 1
Description : Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct? 1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable ... OS2011] (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Alluvial soil is rich in chemical properties and is capable of yielding Rabi and Kharif crops. 2. Black soil is suitable for cotton, groundnut. 3. Rabi crops are reaped in autumn after sowing in June. ... ] (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3
Description : Which of the following are true in respect of alluvial soil ? 1. Generally confined to river basins 2. It has been deposited by rivers 3. It is rich in phosphorus and poor in potash 4. It is the most fertile soil (a) I and II (b) III and IV (c) I, II and IV (d) I, II and III
Description : Of the following statements about the major soil types, the incorrect one is : (a) alluvial soils are easy to plough (b) red soils are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and lime content ( ... regions which receive heavy seasonal rainfall (d) black soil is highly retentive of moisture and very productive
Description : Match the following : A. Chernozems 1. Rich in calcium carbonate B. Black soil 2. Contains aluminium compound C. Laterite 3. Richest soils in the world D. Terra Rosa 4. Formed in limestone E. Alluvial soil 5. It is a mixture of clay, sand and ... 1 2 3 4 5 (b) 3 1 2 4 5 (c) 4 5 3 1 2 (d) 3 4 5 2 1