Land
What do we call the process of extracting non-renewable resources from rock or soil?
Mining
What is the name for the dark colored material found in soil that contains nutrients and the remains of dead plants and animals?
Humus
What is the name of the process that turns fertile and nutrient-rich soil into dry and rocky soil that is unfit for farming?
Desertification
What was the name of the famous event in the 1930's when farm land and fertile soil were swept up in a series of extreme wind storms?
The dust bowl
What NBA team does Darius Garland play for?
The LA CLippers
What is another name for using land to plant and grow crops?
Agriculture
Soil _____________ can be done in many ways to eliminate our soil from becoming unfertile or eroding?
Conservation
When an area undergoes an extended period of time with little to no rainfall, it is experiencing a........
Drought
What is the name of the soil horizon that is at the very bottom. This horizon is very dry, rocky, and lacks most nutrients needed for growth?
Bedrock
Where did Mrs. Kiss go to college?
Baldwin Wallace
What is the proper name for the process of using land to build homes, businesses, or other commercial real estate such as shops and restaurants?
Development
Soil, Water, and oil are all examples of something that is found in the environment and can be sold or bought to improve our everyday lives
Natural Resource
What is the name of the process that works to return rocky and dry soil to is fertile and nutrient rich state?
Land Reclamation
When soil is rich in humus and supports plant growths, we say this soil is......
Fertile
What is the capital city of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge
What is the name of the very top of the soil horizons that contains dead plants and leaves?
Litter
What do we call the organisms that break down the remains of dead plants and animals?
Decomposers
What can farmers apply to their crops to help them grow and remain heathy?
Fertilizers
If soil has high fertility that is also has high.........
(Think supply and demand)
Value
Name all 4 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Raphael
Michelangelo
Donatello
Leonardo
What is the name of the process that carries soil and rock away by wind, water, or ice?
Erosion
What is the name of the soil layer found at the top of the horizons that contains a mixture of humus, clay, and other minerals?
Topsoil
What is the process called when farmers change out the type of crops they are farming in a certain area every year?
Crop rotation
When soil has an equal amount of clay, sand, and silt, it is called what?
Loam
Who is the mascot of the Cleveland Guardians
Slider