Production of Food and its Management — BIOLOGY STD 8 — Question
ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8BIOLOGYProduction of Food and its Management2 Marks
Question
What are the advantages of ploughing ?
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Answer
$a.$ It aerates the soil, that is, soil particles become loose and air can enter between them. This helps the roots of the plant to breathe easily.
$b.$ It helps in the penetration of roots of seedlings.
$c.$ It improves soil drainage.
$d.$ It uproots weeds and kills them.
$e.$ Dead organic matter is ploughed deeper into the soil, allowing faster decomposition.
$f.$ Loose soil aids the growth of microbes and other organisms. These provide nutrients to the soil.
$g.$ Loose soil mixes uniformly with fertilizers.
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