Soil Formation

Front

Which are contained in soil? Small rock fragments, air, and water, Inorganic humus and dead animals, Earthworms and crete, Landslides and water

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Small rock fragments, air, and water

Front

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

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erosion

Front

Weathering and erosion are the same thing.

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False

Front

Waves dropping sand on the beach is called?

Back

Deposition

Front

The process of moving weathered rock and depositing it in another location is called?

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deposition

Front

Soil formation begins with the weathering of_______?

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Rock

Front

Humus/organic matter is.....

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the dead parts of plants and animals in soil.

Front

How would you describe the pores of "sandy" soil?

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big

Front

Decayed organic material turns into dark colored material called __.

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humus/organic matter

Front

According to our lab on soil and water absorption, which soil held the most amount of water? Options: Clay, Potting Soil, Gravel, Sand

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Clay