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This is rock breaking down.....
weathering
this is rock moving from its original position
erosion
What provides nourishment for plants?
nutrients
Which type of soil sediment retains the LEAST amount of water?
sand
What are some of the properties of soil? (example: color)
color, texture, and ability to retain water
Which layer of soil would you find the most amount of roots?
topsoil
Where would you likely find rocks that have become smooth and rounded?
fast-moving water
acid rain causes ______ weathering
chemical
Breaking down of something over time by wind, water, ice
weathering
what is the rock layer called beneath the soil? (This layer does not contain any soil)
bedrock
In order to find out which soil is best for water retention, would you choose the beaker with the most water after 5 minutes or the least?
least
How are valleys created?
running water (erosion)
Give 1 reason why soil is important.
It helps to provide nutrients to plants, which provide oxygen for us
A type of soil containing clay, silt, sand, and humus
loam
What is another word for how much water soil can hold?
retain
this type of soil is ideal for growing plants?
loam - soil with lots of nutrients (humus)
What is deposition?
dropping of sediments into a new place
The movement of sedimnet is called....
erosion
What part of the soil is the decomposed leaves and other plant material
humus
What will cause a rough rock to turn smoother over time?
Running water over the rocks for a long period of time
Which property of soil could you tell by rubbing it between your fingers?
texture
What can wind over time cause near the beach?
sand dunes
What are the 4 main parts of soil?
1. Water
2. Air
3. Rocks/Minerals
4. Organic Matter (humus)