SOIL FACTS

ALL of these questions and clues are based ENTIRELY on chapter 5 section 2 of your Earth Science book!!!

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Clues

• Tells what the composition, texture and structure of the soil.
• A layer of rock and mineral fragments produced by weathering.
• Formend in temperate areas that receive 63 cm of rain or more a year.
• Contains fine clay particles washed out of the A Horizon
• Commonly known as "topsoil"
• Soil type found in drier parts western USA
• The way something feels
• Organic matter
• South -facing ________ receive much more sunlight than north facing
• ______ soils are usually best for plant growth.
• A factor that changes the shape of the land or ROCKS
• Form in hot, wet tropical areas.
• loose particles created by weathering or erosion
• This HORIZON does not resemble the parent materials
• Has the greatest effect on soil formation
• Water, wind and other factors move soil from one area to another.
• Consists mostly of loose leaves
• The BIGGEST factor in chemical weathering
• There are many different types- Ex: pedalfer & Pedocal
• All around us!

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