APES Flashcard - Unit 4 - Soil, Agriculture and Atmosphere

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Soil is made up of _______________, organic matter, air, and water.

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minerals

Front

Using different techniques combined to achieve the most effective long-term pest control is called:

Back

Integrated Pest Management

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

Which soil component has the least capacity for holding water?

Back

sand

Front

Crops, trees, and other plant communities protect soil from this....

Back

erosion

Front

The process by which the ocean floor sinks beneath a deep-ocean trench and back into the mantle is known as _______

Back

subduction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the top layer of soil called that is rich in organic material?

Back

O horizon (organic layer)

Front

What is the term for the practice of growing different types of crops in the same area?

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Crop rotation

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

What is the main purpose of cover crops?

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To prevent soil erosion and improve soil health.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is the term for the gradual wearing away of soil by wind, water, or human activity?

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Soil erosion

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4