Lithosphere Unit Review

What is found in the least percentage in soil?

• organics
• minerals
• water
• atmosphere

What is found in the greatest percentage in soil?

• organics
• minerals
• water
• atmosphere

What soil layer contains fallen leaves? Choose the best answer.

• A
• O
• C
• B

Which soil layer has red and yellow tints due to highest mineral content?

• A
• O
• C
• B

Which soil layer is the most productive, containing the most usable (bioavailable) organic nutrients?

• A
• O
• C
• B

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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If you were looking at Horizon C, which of the following are you MOST likely to find?

• earth worms
• pieces of bedrock
• clay

Which TWO components of soil are found in equal amounts?

• minerals
• water
• organics
• atmosphere

If you were looking at Horizon B, which of the following are you MOST likely to find?

• earth worms
• pieces of bedrock
• clay

Where is the phosphorus cycle most seen?

• Everywhere
• Atmosphere
• Living Organsisms
• Rocks & soil

An overabundance of _______________ can cause Eutrophication.

• Sediments
• Fertilizers
• Particles
• Oxygen

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