quiz image

Soil Classification and Soil Profile

ThrilledGyrolite avatar
ThrilledGyrolite
·
·
Download

Start Quiz

Study Flashcards

12 Questions

Match the soil type with its characteristic:

Brown Earth Soils = High pH and dark in color Podzols = One of the world's most acidic soils Brown Podzolic Soils = Mainly used for forestry and less prone to leeching Gleys = Form in waterlogged areas with poor drainage

Match the soil type with its location and usage:

Brown Earth Soils = Found on limestone areas with good drainage, very fertile Podzols = Mainly found in forestry areas, prone to leeching Brown Podzolic Soils = Closely linked to Podzol, mainly used for forestry Gleys = Form in waterlogged areas after high rainfall, poor drainage

Match the type of water with its description:

Surface water = Water found on the upper layer of soil that has not penetrated soil pores Ground water = Water found underground in soil pores and cracks in rocks

Match the soil type with its appearance and usage:

Brown Podzolic Soils = Look like brown earth soils, used for crop production or grassland Gleys = Mottling seen in blue-grey horizon, two types - surface and ground water

Match the definition with the term:

Soil profile = Vertical section of general soil through all layers extending into parent material Horizons = Different layers within the soil profile

Match the soil type with its unique feature:

Podzols = Prone to leeching due to acidity Gleys = Shows mottling in blue-grey horizon due to Gleisation

Match the soil type with its primary characteristic:

Brown Earth Soils = High PH and dark color Podzols = One of the world's most acidic soils Brown Podzolic Soils = Closely linked to Podzol but do not leech as badly Gleys = Form in waterlogged areas after high rainfall

Match the soil type with its primary usage:

Brown Earth Soils = Mainly used for crop production or grassland Podzols = Mainly found in areas of forestry Brown Podzolic Soils = Mainly used for forestry Gleys = Occur in waterlogged areas with poor drainage

Match the soil type with its appearance:

Brown Earth Soils = Dark in color Podzols = Grey-brown in appearance Brown Podzolic Soils = Look like brown earth soils Gleys = Display mottling in the blue grey horizon

Match the soil type with its unique location:

Brown Earth Soils = Found on limestone areas with good drainage Podzols = Mainly found in areas of forestry prone to leeching Brown Podzolic Soils = Closely linked to Podzol but less leeching, mainly used for forestry Gleys = Form in waterlogged areas after high rainfall

Match the soil type with its fertility level:

Brown Earth Soils = Very fertile areas Podzols = Considered acidic and prone to leeching Brown Podzolic Soils = Have a high PH and are well drained Gleys = Occur in poor drainage areas after rainfall

Match the soil type with its related water terminology:

Brown Earth Soils = Surface water - water found on upper layer of soil Podzols = Ground water - water found underground in soil pores and cracks in rocks Brown Podzolic Soils = Surface water - water found on upper layer of soil Gleys = Ground water - water found underground in soil pores and cracks in rocks

Learn about soil classification and soil profiles by understanding the differences between various soil horizons like Brown Earth Soils, Podzols, and Brown Podzolic Soils. Discover the characteristics, locations, and fertility levels of these different soil types.

Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards

Convert your notes into interactive study material.

Get started for free

More Quizzes Like This

Soil Classification Quiz
10 questions
Soil Classification and Taxonomy
10 questions
Principles of Soil Classification Quiz
15 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser