Chapter 37 - Soil and Plant Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three components of top soil?
A
mineral particles, living organisms, and humus
2
Q
Mineral particles (component of top soil)
A
inorganic compounds
3
Q
Living organisms (component of top soil)
A
they break down and recycle organic debris
4
Q
Humus
A
partially decayed organic material
5
Q
In soil, going from the surface down we would find:
A
1) leaf litter and plant life
2) top soil
3) sub soil
4) bedrock
6
Q
How does sand bind water and nutrients?
A
minimally
7
Q
How does clay bind water and nutrients?
A
very tightly
