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Soil Resources — Geography STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10GeographySoil Resources2 Marks
Question
Define fertility of soil.
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Answer

(i) Soil fertility refers to the ability of the soil to sustain plant growth.
(ii) A soil is said to be fertile if it is rich in minerals, has good aeration, water holding capacity and good texture. Humus basically determines the fertility of soil.

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