Worksheet-2

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SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY

GRADE – 7 SECTION: A & B

Name:______________________ Roll No.:____ Date: __ /03/20

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1. Soil has particles of different sizes. Arrange the words given below in increasing order of

their particle size.

Rock, Clay, Sand, Loam [1]

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2. Locate the following zones given as boxed items in Figure 9.1 which shows a diagram of soil
profile. [3]
Top soil, Subsoil, C-horizon, Bedrock

3.  Name an important natural resource that supports growth of plants. [1]

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4. Name the process by which soil is formed. [1]

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5. You are provided with Loam soil, Clay soil and sand soil. Describe an experiment you would

perform to show that sand soil drains quicker than either loam soil or clay soil. Include

diagrams. [4]

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