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What is the primary role of moisture in soil?
What is the primary role of moisture in soil?
- To dissolve nutrients and aid in plant uptake (correct)
- To create air pockets for organisms
- To provide oxygen for plant respiration
- To decompose organic matter
Which layer of soil is characterized by a high concentration of organic matter and minerals?
Which layer of soil is characterized by a high concentration of organic matter and minerals?
- Topsoil-2 (correct)
- Parent material-4
- Subsoil-3
- Humus-1
What contributes to the formation of air pockets in the soil?
What contributes to the formation of air pockets in the soil?
- Decomposed plant materials
- Chemical reactions in the soil
- Compacted rocks
- Worms, insects, and small animals (correct)
Which component of soil derives directly from the breakdown of rocks?
Which component of soil derives directly from the breakdown of rocks?
What process is responsible for the dark color of humus in the soil?
What process is responsible for the dark color of humus in the soil?
What occurs as a result of leaching in soil?
What occurs as a result of leaching in soil?
What causes calcification in soil?
What causes calcification in soil?
Which climate type commonly experiences calcification?
Which climate type commonly experiences calcification?
What is a potential problem caused by high calcium levels in soil due to calcification?
What is a potential problem caused by high calcium levels in soil due to calcification?
What is a characteristic of leached soil?
What is a characteristic of leached soil?
Flashcards
Soil Minerals
Soil Minerals
Minerals come from broken-down rocks, transported by glaciers, wind, or rivers. Weathering creates these soil components.
Soil Organic Matter
Soil Organic Matter
Plant and animal remains decompose, releasing nutrients and forming humus. Humus gives soil its dark color.
Soil Moisture
Soil Moisture
Water dissolves nutrients, enabling plants to absorb them. Water is also vital for breaking down materials.
Soil Air
Soil Air
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Humus-1 Layer
Humus-1 Layer
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Topsoil-2 Layer
Topsoil-2 Layer
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Subsoil-3 Layer
Subsoil-3 Layer
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Parent Material-4 Layer
Parent Material-4 Layer
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Leaching
Leaching
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Effect of Leaching
Effect of Leaching
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Calcification
Calcification
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Calcification climate
Calcification climate
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Calcification result
Calcification result
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Plants in Calcified soil
Plants in Calcified soil
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Problem with Calcification
Problem with Calcification
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Study Notes
Soil Composition
- Soil is mainly composed of minerals, organic matter, moisture, and air.
Minerals
- Minerals originate from parent material like weathered rock, transported by glaciers, wind, or rivers.
- Weathering breaks down rock into smaller pieces.
Organic Matter
- Remains of plants and animals are decomposed, releasing nutrients into the soil.
- Forms humus, a dark-colored substance providing nutrients and moisture.
Moisture
- Water dissolves nutrients, absorbed by plant roots.
- Important in chemical and physical processes breaking down organic material and rock.
Air
- Plants need air around roots for respiration.
- Loose materials create air pockets, worms, insects and small animals also create air pockets in soil.
Soil Layers
- Humus (top layer)
- Topsoil
- Subsoil
- Parent material (bottom layer)
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