Soil and Erosion Review

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What is soil mostly made of if it fills with water and does not empty?

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Clay

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What is the process called when wind blows sand from one location to another?

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Erosion

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What type of soil is made of tiny pieces of rock?

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Sand

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Which soil particle is the largest?

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Sand

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What is soil made of?

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Weathered rocks and minerals, dead plants and animals, air and water.

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What is humus?

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Decomposed organic matter in soil.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving soil or rock from one place to another.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion moves them.

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What is silt?

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Fine particles of soil that are smaller than sand but larger than clay.

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What role does water play in soil?

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Water helps to dissolve nutrients and supports plant growth.