Weathering and Soil

Question 1

The map shows the Soils of America.

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weathered

Question 2

Which correctly lists the three parts of soil that are classified by their particle size?

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sand, clay, and silt

Question 3

Which soil would most likely be found in the Arctic?

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Gelisols

Question 4

Which property of soil depends on the size of particles?

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texture

Question 5

Which describes how weathering and erosion are different?

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Erosion transports sediments.

Question 6

What is one of the causes of mechanical weathering?

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animal actions

Question 7

Which increases the rate of soil formation?

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more precipitation

Question 8

Which is one factor that scientists use to classify orders of soil?

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climate

Question 9

Which describes the horizons in a soil profile?

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Horizon O forms from organic material.

Question 10

Organic material provides nitrogen for plants. Which soil component contributes the most nitrogen to plants?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

humus

Weathering and Soil Answers