Soil Horizons and Profiles

Soil Horizons and Profiles

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Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Soil is made of_______________

Back

broken down rocks and decaying organic matter

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Horizon C is a mixture of ___________________.

Back

solid rock

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are earthworms important for soil?

Back

They break down organic material helping add nutrients to the soil

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Horizon A is made up of ____________________?

Back

topsoil

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which horizon can we find the roots of most plants?

Back

Horizon A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the top layer of soil called?

Back

Topsoil

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is humus?

Back

Decomposed organic matter that enriches soil.

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