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What are the soil particles that make texture?
sand, silt, and clay
What soil component makes up about 5% of an ideal soils?
organic matter
which soil component makes up about 45% of an idea soil?
minerals
Which soil component makes up about 25% of an ideal soil?
water and air
what is the area between soil particles called?
pore spaces
Which soil particles is the largest in size?
sand
which particle size is the smallest in size?
clay
which particle size is medium in size?
silt
Which soil horizon is also known as "bedrock"
R horizon
Which soil horizon is commonly called the subsoil?
B horizon
which soil horizon is commonly called topsoil
A horizon
Which soil horizon contains decomposed plants and animals?
O horizons
Define Leaching
loss of nutrients and minerals that have been washed through the soil
Define Weathering
The wearing away of something by long exposure
What soil horizon is commonly called topsoil?
A Horizon
What soil horizon is commonly know for having parent materials?
C Horizon
