12 Questions
What is the process of transporting soil material from upper layers to lower levels through downward precipitation of water?
Eluviation
What is the layer of soil that differs in color and texture from the layers above or below it?
Soil Horizon
What is the process of depositing leached material in lower soil layers?
Illuviation
What type of soil is characterized by intense weathering, red color, and acidic properties?
Oxisol
What is the term for the blanket of soil and loose rock fragments overlying the bedrock due to weathering?
Regolith
How many factors influence soil formation?
5
What characterizes spodosol soils?
Coarse texture and leaching potential
What is a major consequence of soil degradation?
Loss of soil's ability to support plant growth
What is the primary function of vegetation in soil conservation?
To hold soil in place
What is the term for a group of populations of different species living in the same area?
Ecological community
What type of soils form in wetland areas?
Histosols
What is the approximate annual rate of soil loss worldwide?
25-75 trillion kilos
Learn about the process of soil formation, its composition, and the regolith processes that shape our planet's surface. Discover the importance of weathering, organic material, and precipitation in creating fertile soil. Test your knowledge of soil science and regolith processes!
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