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Which of the following is NOT a type of soil particle?
rock
clay
silt
sand
Which soil component makes up about 5% of an ideal soil?
air
mineral
water
organic matter
Which soil component makes up about 45% of an ideal soil?
mineral
air
organic matter
water
Which soil component makes up about 25% of an ideal soil?
organic matter
air
water
water and air
What is the area between soil particles called
pore space
soil profile
horizons
humus
Which soil particle is the largest in size?
sand
clay
silt
rock
Which soil particle is the smallest in size?
clay
silt
rock
sand
Which soil horizon is also known as "bedrock"
B Horizon
A Horizon
R Horizon
C Horizon
Which soil horizon is commonly called the subsoil?
O Horizon
B Horizon
C Horizon
A Horizon
Which soil horizon is contains decomposed plants and animals?
C Horizon
A Horizon
B Horizon
O Horizon
Define Leaching
The loss of nutrients and materials that have been dissolved as they move through soil
Define Weathering
Wear away or change the appearance or texture of something by long exposure
