quiz 2 soils Flashcards
1
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soils are composed of
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living and non-living materials
2
Q
soil horizons
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vertical layering to classify soils
3
Q
how is soil developed
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from solid rock being decomposed through abiotic and biotic processes
4
Q
3 types of soil horizons
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O horizon
A horizon
c horizon
5
Q
O horizon
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most superficial organic layer made up of fresh material
6
Q
A horizon
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mixture of minerals, clay, silt, and sand
7
Q
C horizon
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weathered parent material
8
Q
soil texture is from
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particle size and composition
