Soil Composition and Mineral Groups

Soil Composition and Mineral Groups

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Sarah van der Westhuizen

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Soil is typically composed of what main components?

Back

Minerals, Organic Matter, Gas, Water

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to one source, what percentage of soil is typically minerals?

Back

50%

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Soil can be described as a three-phase system consisting of:

Back

Solids, Liquids, Gases

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Minerals are defined as solid, naturally occurring earth materials with what two key characteristics?

Back

Crystal structure and definite chemical composition

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which mineral group is the most abundant in the Earth's crust and soil, accounting for more than 90%?

Back

Silicates

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some other main mineral groups mentioned in the sources?

Back

Oxides, Carbonates, Sulphates, Sulphides, Phosphates, Halides, Native elements

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

NOT listed as a main mineral group in the sources

Back

Nitrates

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