Soil

Front

Soil formation begins with the weathering of: litter, humus, bedrock, the A horizon

Back

bedrock

Front

Where would you find the most decomposers in the soil? Options: topsoil, loam, litter, bedrock.

Back

topsoil

Front

soil

Back

mixture of weathered rock, organic material, water, and air

Front

Are there minerals in soil?

Back

Yes

Front

Which of the following best describes soil erosion? Options: the breakdown of soil, the improvement of soil, the addition of soil, the movement of soil by wind or water

Back

the movement of soil by wind or water

Front

What is soil made of?

Back

Weathered rocks and minerals, dead plants and animals, air and water.

Front

A single layer of soil is called a _______________.

Back

horizon

Front

All of the layers of soil together can be called a _________.

Back

profile

Front

This term describes decayed organic matter such as dead plants and animals

Back

humus

Front

Which horizon is also called "topsoil"? Options: Horizon O, Horizon A, Horizon B, Horizon C

Back

Horizon A