Chapter 9 - Exploring the Famer's Field Flashcards
1
Q
the top layer of soil
A
top soil
2
Q
layer of soil below the topsoil
A
subsoil
3
Q
soil in which plants grow well
A
fertile soil
4
Q
the level of soil that is dark-colored, rich in minerals, and not very deep
A
topsoil
5
Q
The layer of soil that is lighter in color, has fewer minerals
A
subsoil
6
Q
a loss of soil by water and wind
A
soil erosion
7
Q
What does the farmer sometimes put in the fields to help the soil?
A
fertilizer
8
Q
What begins to form when soil washes away?
A
gullies
9
Q
A farmer uses fertilizer and keeps his fields ____ to keep the soil from washing away
A
planted
