Soil Classification and Soil Profile

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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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers