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The document outlines key concepts related to soil profiles, including definitions, characteristics of soil horizons, and differences in water-holding capacity between sandy and clay soils. It also addresses population growth, its effects on agricultural land and the environment, and solutions to these issues. Additionally, it discusses soil fertility, types of fertilizers, and the advantages of organic fertilizers in sustainable agriculture.

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Eom 02.25

The document outlines key concepts related to soil profiles, including definitions, characteristics of soil horizons, and differences in water-holding capacity between sandy and clay soils. It also addresses population growth, its effects on agricultural land and the environment, and solutions to these issues. Additionally, it discusses soil fertility, types of fertilizers, and the advantages of organic fertilizers in sustainable agriculture.

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1 (a) Define the term soil profile.

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(b) Explain how the following types of soil differ in their water-holding capacity:
(i) Sandy soil
(ii) Clay soil [2]
(c) (i) State the four main horizons of a soil profile. [2]
(ii) Describe one characteristic of each of the four horizons of a soil profile. [4]

2. (a) Define the term population growth. [1]


(b) State one solution to each of the following problems caused by population growth:
(i) Increased demand for agricultural land
(ii) Degradation of the environment [2]
(c) (a) List three environmental factors that influence agriculture. [3]
(d) Explain the effect of drought and excessive rainfall on crop production. [4]

3 (a) Define the terms soil fertility, organic and inorganic fertilizers. [3]
(b) State the three major nutrients supplied by inorganic fertilizers. [3]
(c) Give any two examples of organic fertilizers. [2]
(c) State two reasons why organic fertilizers are preferred over inorganic fertilizers in
sustainable agriculture. [2]

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