Question
Why is sloping ground not preferred for growing lentils? Which type of soil is best suited for growing lentils? Why? [3 MARKS]
Answer:
:
Each part: 1 Mark
With a sloping ground, the chance of soil runoffs including water runoffs is high.
Loamy soil isbest suited for growing lentils. This is because loamy soilhas about 40% sand, 40% silt and 20% clay by weight. Thesoil'stexture, especially its ability to retain nutrients and water are crucial inputs to agriculture.
Was this answer helpful ?
:
Each part: 1 Mark
With a sloping ground, the chance of soil runoffs including water runoffs is high.
Loamy soil isbest suited for growing lentils. This is because loamy soilhas about 40% sand, 40% silt and 20% clay by weight. Thesoil'stexture, especially its ability to retain nutrients and water are crucial inputs to agriculture.
Was this answer helpful ?
More Questions on This Topic :
Question 2. How is soil formed? [1 MARK]....
Question 4.
How is soil formed? [1 MARK]
....
Question 9. Name the constituents of soil. [2 MARKS]....
Latest Videos
Latest Test Papers
Submit Solution