Soil Pollution Quiz
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What is the O-horizon primarily composed of?

  • Freshly-fallen & partially decomposed leaves, twigs, animal waste, fungi & organic materials (correct)
  • Mainly inorganic mineral particles
  • Primarily broken-up bedrock
  • Consists of darker & looser organic matter
  • What does the A-horizon primarily contain?

  • Consists of freshly-fallen & partially decomposed leaves, twigs, animal waste, fungi & organic materials
  • Mainly broken-up bedrock
  • Humus/partially decomposed organic matter & some inorganic mineral particles (correct)
  • Primarily inorganic mineral particles
  • What does the C-horizon consist of?

  • Freshly-fallen & partially decomposed leaves, twigs, animal waste, fungi & organic materials
  • Humus/partially decomposed organic matter & some inorganic mineral particles
  • Broken-up bedrock, does not contain any organic materials (correct)
  • Darker & looser organic matter
  • What determines the pH of the soil and influences its rate of water absorption & retention?

    <p>Chemical composition in the C-horizon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes soil pollution?

    <p>Presence of chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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