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Soils
Term | Definition |
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Loam | The best soil for supporting plant growth. |
Erosion | The movement of bits of rock or soil by wind and water. |
Topsoil | The layer of soil directly under humus that is most affected by erosion. |
Humus | This is organic material that is made up of dead plants and animals. |
Weathering | The process of breaking down rock into smaller pieces. |
Layers of Soil | Humus, Topsoil, Subsoil, Parent Rock, Bedrock |
Properties of Soils | Color, Texture, Particle Size, Capacity to retain water, Ability to support growth |
Three Types of Soils | Clay, Sand, Loam |
Loam Mixture | Clay, Sand, Silt |
Waves pulling sand out to sea is an example of... Weathering OR Erosion? | Erosion |
People walking on a rocky path is an example of... Weathering or Erosion? | Weathering |