APES Unit 4 - Soil, Agriculture and Atmosphere

Front

Soil composition is influenced by ______________, organisms, landforms, parent material, and time.

Back

climate

Front

The introduction of new technologies, crop varieties and farming practices to the developing world was the:

Back

Green Revolution

Front

This is the side of the mountain that is often drier and warmer.

Back

Leeward Side

Front

Soil is made of:

Back

all of the above (Weathered rock, decomposed plants and animals, air and water)

Front

All of the land that drains into a particular body of water is called a(n):

Back

watershed

Front

What is the process of soil formation called?

Back

Soil Pedogenesis

Front

What are the three main types of soil particles?

Back

Sand, silt, and clay

Front

What is the term for the upper layer of soil that contains organic material?

Back

Topsoil

Front

What is the role of decomposers in soil health?

Back

Decomposers break down organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

Front

What is the significance of soil pH in agriculture?

Back

Soil pH affects nutrient availability and microbial activity.