Soil

Which soil component makes up 5% of an ideal soil?

• Mineral

• Air

• Water

• Organic Matter

Which soil horizon is known as the "Bedrock" layer?

• A Horizon

• B Horizon

• C Horizon

• R Horizon

Which soil horizon is known as the "Subsoil" layer?

• A Horizon

• B Horizon

• C Horizon

• R Horizon

What is the area between soil particles called?

• Humus

• Pore Space

• Horizons

• Soil Profile

The wearing away or changing in the appearance or texture of something by long exposure is called

Which horizon is the thinnest and where seed germinate (you find organic matter here)?

• A Horizon

• C Horizon

• O Horizon

• B Horizon

Which soil component makes up 25% of an ideal soil?

• Mineral

• Air

• Water

• Organic Matter

Which soil particle is the largest?

• Clay

• Loam

• Silt

• Sand

Which soil component makes up 45% of an ideal soil?

• Mineral

• Air

• Water

• Organic Matter

Which soil particle is the smallest?

• Clay

• Loam

• Silt

• Sand