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

In which atmospheric layer does most weather occur?

Back

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather events take place.

Front

What happens at a divergent boundary?

Back

At a divergent boundary, tectonic plates pull apart from each other.

Front

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

Back

Permeability is the measure of how easily water can flow through soil.

Front

Which soil horizon consists of partially weathered rock?

Back

Horizon C is made up of partially weathered rocks.

Front

What is the primary component of humus?

Back

Humus is composed of decomposed organic matter.

Front

What is the significance of the water table?

Back

The water table is the upper surface of groundwater, indicating the level below which soil is saturated with water.

Front

What is the process of soil formation called?

Back

Soil formation is known as pedogenesis.

Front

What is the difference between porosity and permeability?

Back

Porosity refers to the amount of empty space in soil, while permeability refers to the ability of water to flow through that space.

Front

What is the role of vegetation in soil conservation?

Back

Vegetation helps prevent soil erosion and maintains soil structure.