Formation of Soil

A represents what layer in the soil?

• humus

• top soil

• subsoil

B represents what layer in the soil?

• sub soil

• bedrock

• top soil

C represents what layer in the soil?

• sub soil

• top soil

• parent material

D represents what layer in the soil?

• bedrock

• parent material

• humus

E represents what layer in the soil?

• sub soil

• humus

• bedrock

___ is the largest particle found in the soil.

• sand

• silt

• clay

___ is the medium-sized particle found in soil.

• silt

• clay

• sand

___ is the smallest particle found in the soil.

• silt

• sand

• clay

___ is the mix of sand, silt, and clay.

• loam

• mud

• subsoil

___ is a major soil property that governs soil functioning in ecosystems and greatly affects soil management.

• photosynthesis

• water retention

• precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4