Section 1- Conserving land and soil Flashcards

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1
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The upper layer of soil consisting of rock fragments water air and decaying plant and animal matter

A

Topsoil

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The layer of soil below the top that has less plant and animal matter and topsoil

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Subsoil

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3
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A rock that makes up earth’s crust

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Bedrock

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4
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The process by which water, wind, or ice moves particles of rock or soil

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Erosion

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5
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The situation that arises when more soil nutrients are used in the decomposes can supply

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Nutrient depletion

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6
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A substance that provides nutrients to help crops grow better

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Fertilizers

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7
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The advance of desert like conditions in an area that previously was fertile

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Desertification

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8
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A period of less rain than normal

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Drought

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9
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The process of restoring land to it’s more natural state

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Land reclamation

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10
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The layer of dead leaves and grass on top of the soil

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Litter

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