Abiotic Factors Flashcards
1
Q
Define aspect
A
The position of an area in relation to the sun
2
Q
Define gradient
A
The rate of water run off / the steepness of a slope
3
Q
Define altitude
A
The height of a point above sea level
4
Q
Sand soil texture
A
Grainy with large particles
5
Q
Clay soil texture
A
Very small particles with smooth texture
6
Q
Loamy soil texture
A
High humus content
7
Q
Amount of air in sandy soil
A
Alot of air
8
Q
Amount of air in clay rich soil
A
Very little air
9
Q
Amount of air in loamy soil
A
Alot of air
10
Q
Sandy soil water drainage speed
A
Fast
11
Q
Clay rich soil water drainage speed
A
Slow
12
Q
Loamy soil water drainage speed
A
Slow
13
Q
Sandy soil water retention
A
Not alot
14
Q
Clay rich soil water retention
A
Alot
15
Q
Loamy soil water retention
A
Alot
