5. Soil Flashcards
Definitions
1
Q
Soil
A
A mixture of mineral particles and organic material that overs the land, and in which terrestrial plants grow
2
Q
Soil profile
A
A vertical section through a soil, from the surface down to the parent material, revealing the soil layers or horizons
3
Q
Desertification
A
The spread of desert-like conditions into previously green areas, causing a long-term decline in biological productivity
