Class 7 Science

Chapter 9: Soil

MCQs and Practice Worksheet

Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1. Soil is formed by the breaking down of:

A. Plants
B. Rocks
C. Animals
D. Water

Answer: B

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Q2. The process of breaking rocks into soil is called:

A. Erosion
B. Weathering
C. Evaporation
D. Condensation

Answer: B

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Q3. Which layer of soil is rich in humus?

A. Bedrock
B. Subsoil
C. Topsoil
D. Rock soil

Answer: C

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Q4. Which type of soil holds the most water?

A. Sandy soil
B. Loamy soil
C. Clayey soil
D. Rocky soil

Answer: C

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Q5. Which soil is best for growing crops?

A. Sandy soil
B. Clayey soil
C. Loamy soil
D. Rocky soil

Answer: C

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Q6. Which soil has the largest particles?

A. Clayey soil
B. Loamy soil
C. Sandy soil
D. All are same

Answer: C

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Q7. Which of the following is NOT a layer of soil?

A. Topsoil
B. Subsoil
C. Bedrock
D. Humus layer

Answer: D

Part B: Practice Worksheet

1. Fill in the blanks:

• Soil is formed by __________ of rocks.
• The top layer of soil is called __________.
• __________ soil holds maximum water.
• __________ soil is best for agriculture.

2. Very Short Answer:

(a) Name one type of soil.
(b) What is humus?
(c) Name one agent of weathering.

3. Short Answer:

(a) What is soil?
(b) Write two uses of soil.
(c) Why is loamy soil best for plants?

4. Long Answer:

Explain the soil profile with its layers.

Answer Key (For Teachers & Parents)

Fill in the blanks:

• Weathering
• Topsoil
• Clayey
• Loamy

Very Short Answers:

• Sandy / Clayey / Loamy soil
• Dead and decayed plant matter
• Wind / Water / Heat

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