APES Unit 4 Review

Front

What type of soil retains water and does not drain well?

Back

Clay soil retains water due to its fine particles and compact structure.

Front

What is the term for the rate at which water flows through soil?

Back

Permeability is the rate at which water flows through soil.

Front

What are the three main types of soil particles?

Back

Sand, silt, and clay are the three main types of soil particles.

Front

What is the correct order of convection cells starting from the equator?

Back

Hadley, Ferrell, Polar.

Front

What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen is the most abundant gas found in the atmosphere.

Front

What is the term for the spaces between soil particles that hold air and water?

Back

Soil pores are the spaces between soil particles.

Front

What is the term for the ability of soil to hold water?

Back

Soil moisture retention refers to the ability of soil to hold water.

Front

What is the process by which water moves through soil called?

Back

Soil percolation is the process by which water moves through soil.

Front

What is the primary component of humus?

Back

Humus is primarily composed of decomposed organic matter.

Front

What is the term for the percentage of void space in soil?

Back

Porosity is the term for the percentage of void space in soil.