Soil

Front

What makes up the majority of soil?

Back

Minerals

Front

Horizon C consists of _________.

Back

Parent Rock

Front

Soil is made of:

Back

Weathered rocks and minerals, dead plants and animals, air and water (all of the above).

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

What are the two main factors that determine the rate of weathering?

Back

Type of rock and Climate.

Front

What is soil erosion?

Back

The process by which the land surface (top soil) is removed by wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

Define soil.

Back

Soil is a natural resource composed of minerals, organic matter, air, and water that supports plant life.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is the role of organic matter in soil?

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Organic matter improves soil structure, provides nutrients, and enhances water retention.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

What is the difference between topsoil and subsoil?

Back

Topsoil is the uppermost layer rich in organic material, while subsoil is the layer beneath it, containing minerals and less organic matter.

Front

What is the process of weathering?

Back

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles due to environmental factors.

Front

What factors influence soil formation?

Back

Climate, parent material, topography, organisms, and time.