Soil: particles, properties, and horizons

Front

What soil type has the smallest particle size and holds the most amount of water?

Back

Clay

Front

What is soil that is made up of about equal parts of clay, sand, and silt?

Back

Loam

Front

What are the organisms that break down the remains of other dead organisms?

Back

Decomposers

Front

What is a crumbly, dark brown soil that is a mixture of humus, clay, and other materials?

Back

Top soil

Front

What is Horizon A also known as?

Back

Top soil

Front

What is the top layer of soil called that contains organic material?

Back

Top soil

Front

What is the layer of soil below the top soil that is often denser and contains less organic material?

Back

Subsoil

Front

What is the term for the process of soil formation?

Back

Soil development

Front

What is the term for the uppermost layer of soil that is rich in nutrients and supports plant life?

Back

Top soil

Front

What is the term for the material formed from the decomposition of organic matter?

Back

Humus