Soil Formation

Front

What is the movement of soil from one place to another?

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erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Are weathering and erosion the same thing?

Back

False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Waves dropping sand on the beach is called?

Back

Deposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Soil formation begins with the weathering of _______.

Back

Rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Humus is...

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the dead parts of plants and animals in soil.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

Weathering occurs fastest in: cold, dry climates, cold, wet climates, hot, dry climates, hot, wet climates

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hot, wet climates

Front

How do microorganisms influence the chemical characteristics of soil?

Back

They add organic material to the soil by breaking down the remains of plants and animals.

Front

Which soil horizon typically contains the least organic matter?

Back

C horizon

Front

What is a mixture of weathered rock, decayed organic matter, mineral fragments, water, and air called?

Back

soil

Front

What is the name of a soil that is:
30% Sand
10% Silt
60% Clay

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Clay