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Class 5 Science Question Answers - Soil Erosion And Conservation

Q1: What is the topmost layer of the Earth called?
Ans: Soil


Q2: Name three factors responsible for the formation of soil.
Ans: Sun, wind, water


Q3: What is the process called when big rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces?
Ans: Weathering


Q4: What is humus, and where is it found in the soil?
Ans: Humus is the remains of dead plants and animals found in topsoil.


Q5: How many layers are there in a soil profile?
Ans: Three


Q6: Which layer of soil contains the most humus?
Ans: Topsoil


Q7: What is the term for the process of wearing off or carrying away of topsoil by wind or water?
Ans: Soil erosion


Q8: What can cause soil erosion when it rains?
Ans: Flowing rainwater


Q9: Name a place where wind can blow away dry topsoil.
Ans: Deserts


Q10: How have human activities like deforestation affected soil erosion?
Ans: Increased soil erosion


Q11: What removes plants from the soil and results in soil erosion?
Ans: Overgrazing by cattle


Q12: What is the term for protecting soil from erosion?
Ans: Soil conservation


Q13: How do trees and plants help in soil conservation?
Ans: They bind the soil with their roots.


Q14: In hilly areas, how is farming done to reduce soil erosion?
Ans: By cutting steps in the slopes


Q15: What prevents soil erosion along riverbanks and also prevents flooding?
Ans: Embankments

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