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D. Match the following columns:

Column ‘A’ Column ‘B’

1. Humus (a) Black soil

2. Cotton (b) Dead leaves and plants

3. Rice (c) Rajasthan

4. Desert soil (d) The process of taking minerals from underneath the soil

5. Mining (e) Alluvial soil

E. Answer the following questions:

1. Define soil. What are the different types of soil found in India?

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2. What causes soil erosion?

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3. What is the difference between metallic and non-metallic minerals?

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4. What is the uses of iron in India?

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5. What are the ways to conserve our mineral resources?

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Critical Thinking (High Order Thinking Questions)

• The prices of petrol and diesel are going up. Can you suggest why?

Experiential Learning (Activity)

• In the areas where the soil is very fertile, most of the people do farming. Find
out the main occupation of people living in areas that are rich in minerals.

Life Skills and Value (Activity)

• Your parents always ask you to switch off lights and fans when you leave a
room. Do you follow this? Why or Why not??

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