Souls And Shit, Test Number 2

Question 1

Gelisols

Answer 1

Soils of very cold climates that contain permafrost within 2 meters of the surface

Question 2

Histosois

Answer 2

• Mainly organic

- Formed in wetlands where restricted drainage inhibits the decomposition of plants

Question 3

Aridsols

Answer 3

• Dry most of the year

- not used for agricultural production

Question 4

Oxisols

Answer 4

• Low native fertility

- Low nutrient reserves

Question 5

Ultisols

Answer 5

• Acid soil forests

- Found in Humid temps

Question 6

Vertisols

Answer 6

• Clay rich soil

- Expands and shrinks during moisture level changes

Question 7

Igneous

Answer 7

Rocks formed by the cooling and hardening of hot molten rock

Question 8

Sedimentary

Answer 8

When sediments harden into rocks

Life in the rocks

Question 9

Metamorphic

Answer 9

Change of a rock due to heat and pressure

Question 10

Rock cycle !!

Answer 10

Rocks can at any time become any other rock!

Question 11

O horizon

Answer 11

Rotting plants in forest flood

Question 12

A horizon

Answer 12

Rotting plants and finely decomposed rock

Question 13

Arable land

Answer 13

Fertile land that can be plowed

Question 14

Overgrazing

Answer 14

Too many animals graze in an area for too long

Question 15

Salinization

Answer 15

The accumulation of salts in the soul

Question 16

Desertification

Answer 16

Soil fertility deteriorates so much the land becomes desert like

Question 17

Terracing

Answer 17

Converting steep slopes into series of broad terraces that go across the lands contour.

Question 18

No-till farming

Answer 18

Seeds are planted in slots that are cut into the soil

Question 19

Low impact farming

Answer 19

Farming without using a lot of energy, fertilizers, pesticides and water

Question 20

Green manure

Answer 20

Fresh or growing vegetation plowed into soil