Chapter 8 AP Environmental Science

_______ is the type of soil used most often with plants. It is a mixture of clay, sand, and silt.

• loam
• humus
• mud
• dirt

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Humus is.....

• the dead parts of plants and animals in soil.
• A food we eat with pretzels.
• The tiny particles inside of soil
• The roots that come off of a plant and live in soil.

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In which horizon is most of the HUMUS?

• Horizon A
• Horizon B
• Horizon C
• Horizon D or R

Which horizon is made up of partially weathered rocks?

• Horizon A
• Horizon B
• Horizon C
• Horizon D or R

Acid mine drainage causes

• air pollution
• water pollution 
• subsidence
• erosion

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The _____ sets standards to minimize the surface effects of coal mining on the environment.

• Clean Water Act
• Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act (1980)
• Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
• Safe Drinking Water Act

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Acid mine drainage is cause by which element?

• carbon
• sulfur
• nitrogen
• boron

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What is erosion?

• The breaking down of rocks
• The movement of broken down rocks
• Where water expands and contracts

What is erosion?

• The breaking down of rocks
• The movement of broken down rocks
• Where water expands and contracts

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Which type of soil is best for growing plants?

• clay
• sand
• dirt
• loam

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