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Exploring the Pedosphere

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Which term refers to the soil cover of the Earth?

Biosphere

Atmosphere

Pedosphere (correct)

Geosphere

What are the diverse natural bodies that make up the pedosphere?

Microorganisms

Rocks

Soils (correct)

Vegetation

What are some important ecological functions of the pedosphere?

Habitat for life forms, substance circulation, and soil fertility (correct)

Substance circulation, geological effects, and soil fertility

Substance circulation, atmospheric moisture, and life forms

Habitat for life forms, atmospheric moisture, and soil fertility

What are some factors that contribute to the formation of the soil cover?

Solar radiation, atmospheric moisture, vegetation, animals, and microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the pedosphere's role in terrestrial ecosystems?

Linking geological and biological substance circulation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the formation of the soil cover?

Ocean currents Signup and view all the answers

What is the pedosphere's role in agriculture?

Enhancing soil fertility Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the study of soil science?

The properties and functions of soils Signup and view all the answers

What is the pedosphere's role in the biosphere?

Circulating geological and biological substances Signup and view all the answers

What is the pedosphere's role in natural landscapes?

Promoting biological productivity Signup and view all the answers