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What is soil commonly referred to as?
What is soil commonly referred to as?
- Sand
- Clay
- Silt
- Earth (correct)
What does soil consist of?
What does soil consist of?
- Rocks and sand
- Organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms (correct)
- Only minerals and gases
- Water and air
What is the soil atmosphere responsible for holding?
What is the soil atmosphere responsible for holding?
- Gases (correct)
- Solid minerals
- Liquids
- Organisms
What are the factors that contribute to the formation of soil?
What are the factors that contribute to the formation of soil?
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How do soil ecologists regard soil?
How do soil ecologists regard soil?
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Study Notes
Soil Terminology
- Soil is commonly referred to as earth
Soil Composition
- Soil consists of minerals, organic matter, air, water, and living organisms.
Soil Atmosphere
- The soil atmosphere is responsible for holding gases essential to life in the soil.
Soil Formation
- Soil formation is influenced by several factors:
- Climate, including temperature and precipitation
- Parent material, the bedrock from which soil develops
- Organisms, such as plants, animals, and microbes
- Topography, the shape and slope of the land
- Time, the length of time soil has been developing
Soil Ecology Perspective
- Soil ecologists view soil as a vital ecosystem. They recognize its importance in supporting a wide range of organisms and contributing to the overall health of the environment.
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