Soils 2

Question 1

Chernozems

Answer 1

Soil with a deep dark surface horizon that is rich in organic matter and secondary calcium carbonate concentrations in deeper horizons. Has a high pH. Found in Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Russia and Canada

Most productive soil type in the works. Covers 9% of Europe

Question 2

Albeluvisols

Answer 2

Avid soil with bleached horizon, penetrating a clay accumulation horizon. Occur mainly in cool temperate regions. Develop mostly under forest vegetation. Covers 15% of Europe

MOST COMMON SOIL TYPE

Question 3

Luvidols

Answer 3

Soil with a substance horizon of high activity. Clay accumulation and high base saturation. Generally occur in well drained landscapes

Covers 6% of Europe

Question 4

Cambisols

Answer 4

Soil that is moderately developed on account of limited age or rejuvenation of the soil material. A young soil. Occur in a wide range of environments around the world under all many kinds of vegetation. Commonly referred to as brown soil

Can be very productive agriculturally. Covers 12% of Europe

Question 5

Arensols

Answer 5

Easily erodible sandy sould with low weathering rate. Low water and nutrient holding capacity and low base saturation. Amongst the most extensive soil types in the world. Covers 1% of Europe

Question 6

Regosols

Answer 6

Soils with ,omitted development. A weakly developed mineral soil. Limiting factors for soil development range from low soil temperatures. Prolonged dryness. Covers 2% of Europe