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HSHS Soil

Quiz by Eric W. Byers (ewbyers)

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  • Q1
    Another name for organic matter
    humus
    peat
    clay
    topsoil
    30s
  • Q2
    The layer composed of partially weathered bedrock
    O Horizon
    C Horizon
    A Horizon
    B Horizon
    30s
  • Q3
    The A horizon is also known as
    topsoil
    humus
    partially weathered bedrock
    subsoil
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following does not make up pore space in a soil?
    air
    water
    minerals
    30s
  • Q5
    Where does the minerals in a soil come from?
    Humus
    Water
    Plants
    Bedrock
    30s
  • Q6
    Poorly drained soils are usually where on a hill?
    Side Slope
    Top
    it does not matter where
    Bottom
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is not a soil forming factor?
    Parent Material
    Living Organisms
    Time
    Weather
    30s
  • Q8
    The most productive (in terms of plant growth) layer of a soil is the
    A Horizon
    B Horizon
    O Horizon
    C Horizon
    30s
  • Q9
    On average, a soil contains ___% organic matter
    0
    45
    5
    25
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is not a sediment size?
    gravel
    silt
    sand
    clay
    30s

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