Unit 2 Review | Soil Horizons

Front

What is the process called when broken down rocks are moved from one place to another by wind, water, ice, or gravity?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the smallest mineral particle found in soil?

Back

Clay

Front

What is the process called when sediments are dropped as moving wind, water, or ice slows down or stops?

Back

Deposition

Front

What layer of soil is referred to as the 'A Horizon'?

Back

Topsoil

Front

How are barrier islands formed?

Back

By deposition of sand.

Front

What are the main components of soil?

Back

Minerals, organic matter, water, and air.

Front

What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

Back

Erosion involves the movement of soil and rock, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks in place.

Front

What role does vegetation play in soil formation?

Back

Vegetation contributes organic matter and helps prevent erosion.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the significance of the B Horizon in soil?

Back

It is the subsoil layer where minerals leach from the topsoil and accumulate.

Front

What is soil permeability?

Back

The ability of soil to transmit water and air.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4