GAWP 2019 Day-18
Geography Answer Writing Day-18 questions based on sub-topic soil.
Q.1) On the outline map of India, mark the location of all the following. Write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry.: (2 x 5 =10 marks)
- Sentinel island
- Coimbatore
- Mathikettan Shola National Park
- Kolar Gold Fields (KGF)
- Balaghat
Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
- Soil profile
- Soil erosion
- Ravines
- Splash erosion
- Soil degradation
Q.3) Define soil profile. Explain the soil profile of zonal and azonal soils with examples. (20 marks)
Q.4) Soil degradation is a major threat to the ecosystem of the region. Elucidate. Also suggest measures to control the soil degradation. (15 marks)
Q.5) What is soilless agriculture? Examine how can it ensure the food security? (15 marks)
http://www.soilless.org/hydroponics/soilless-farming-hydroponic-crop-cultivation/
mention example for ravines.
rest of the write ups are good.
write answers for other questions.
Q.No 02
Well written keep it up.
Q.No 03
Q.No 04
threat to ecosystem.
-There is an enormous variety of organisms, from bacteria to mammals, which shape the metabolic capacity of terrestrial ecosystems and many soil functions. all these are threatened by soil degradation.
– landslides change the very basic soil profile and affects the overall terrestrial ecosystem.
– salinization of soil affects the plants, natural ecosystem.
– desertification changes the overall vegetation of the region.
etc
Q. No 03
Well written. Nice representation.
Draw the soil profile for azonal soil.
Keep it up.
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