Soil Types

Question 1

WHAT FORCE OF NATURE CREATES LOESS SOIL?

Answer 1

Also known as Aeolian (e.g. loess soil)- This is sediment deposited by wind

Question 2

WHAT IS ALBARIZA SOIL AND WHAT FORMS IT?

Answer 2

Albariza – White chalk surfaced soil formed by diatomaceous earth, found in southern Spain.

Question 3

WHAT FORCE OF NATURE CREATES ALLUVIAL SOIL?

Answer 3

Rainstorms and floods. Material that has been transported by river and deposited. Most Alluvial soils contain silt, sand and gravel and are highly fertile.

Question 4

WHAT IS BOULBENES?

Answer 4

Boulbènes – A bordelaise name for very fine siliceous soil that is easily compressed and hard to work.

Covers part of the Entre-deux-Mers plateau.