Soil Formation Unit Test

Front

What is the term for the slope characteristics of the soil?

Back

Topography

Front

A large, long-lasting river of ice that forms on land and moves in response to gravity is called a:

Back

Glacier

Front

Soils on steep slopes have higher amounts of: Organic matter, Runoff and erosion, Fertility, Minerals

Back

Runoff and erosion

Front

What is formed by the disintegration and decomposition of rock?

Back

Parent material

Front

Which type of soil originated when glaciers melt?

Back

Outwash

Front

Which soil parent material was deposited by wind? Options: Outwash, Loess, Glacial till, Alluvium

Back

Loess

Front

What is solid rock usually under the soil or other loose material?

Back

Bedrock

Front

Which parent material makes up soil made directly by glaciers?

Back

Glacial till

Front

soils are formed from sediments deposited by streams. This is called:

Back

Alluvium

Front

Decayed or partially decayed plants and animals are called:

Back

Organic matter