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NCERT Class 7 Science Extra Questions Chapter Soil  1. What are the factors responsible for soil formation? ( List some processes of soil formation.) The soil is formed when rocks crumble due to weathering and natural erosion. The conditions under which soil weathers determine its properties. The following are some of the most important procedures: Physical Weathering : Physical factors such as the sun, wind, and ice cause changes in temperature or pressure, or both, which increase or decrease the volume of rocks, causing them to crumble. When various chemical components, such as rainfall, react with the minerals in the rocks, new minerals or salts are formed. Biological weathering occurs when living organisms, such as plants, animals, and bacteria, secrete or release acids that corrode the rocks. The foundation aims to support holistic community initiatives in India to address some of the country's most pressing social issues, including health and nutrition, water and sanitation

Erosion of Soil The erosion of topsoil is referred to as erosion. Deforestation, overgrazing, excessive use of fertilisers or pesticides, precipitation flow, landslides, and floods are all possible causes of erosion. What are the soil conservation methods? Mulching - Mulching aids in the retention of moisture in the soil. Mulching is the practise of covering undeveloped area with organic debris such as straw. Contour Barriers — Contour barriers aid in the prevention of rain-induced erosion. Stone, grass, or dirt connected to the contour forms the contour barrier. To store water, a trench has been dug in front of the dam. Dams, such as rock dams , can impede the flow of water. As a result, rocks are arranged to create a dam. Dams like these impede water flow. As a result, dirt and soil are not lost. Terrace Cultivation : In steep places, terrace cultivation is utilised to decrease erosion caused by water flow. To maintain a flat surface for growing crops, the plots are built in terrac