Urban
What are the three soil particles?
Sand, Silt, Clay
When shooting slopes, you will be using 4 points
True
What soil particle is FINE?
Clay
What is Horizon A?
Top soil
When shooting slope what percent level do you want?
2-6%
How do urban soils differ than rural soils?
urban is more used by human activity
There are 4 inflation structures to look for in the infiltration charts
False there are 5
What soil particle is coarse?
Sand
What is Horizon B?
Sub Soil
When shooting infiltration in rural, what speed do you want it to be?
a- rapid
b- moderate
c-slow
d-moderatly slow
B- moderate
Can urban soils help regulate the climate?
YES
FALSE living organisms
What soil particle is medium?
Silt
Substratum
What are the four landform types of the soils contest?
flood plain, flat/depression, hillslope, out wash
What horizon do you judge soil structure based on your soil recorded?
In urban sub soil
you judge the depth of topsoil in horizon B
False in horizon A
What are the 5 soil textures in soils contest?
Coarse, moderatly coarse, medium, moderatly fine, fine
What is Horizon R?
Bed Rock
What area do you judge landforms in?
In between the flags or stakes
In a soil infiltration chart, what are the 5 strutures you are looking for?
Single grained, granular, blocky, platy, and massive
The soil erosion the removal of the fertile topsoils in the process of weathering.
TRUE
What is the difference between a soil profile and a soil horizon?
A soil horizon is a distinct horizon line layer within the soil. A soil profile is a verticle section beneath the soil.
Which of these are NOT a Horizon?
a- sub soil
b-Bed rock
c-erosion
d-substratum
C. Erosion
What horizon do you judge soil structure from based on your soil scorecard?
In rural top soil