Weathering
How does soil form?
Weathering
What is the smallest particle in soil?
clay
What percentage do minerals make up in soil?
45%
How many years did the Grand Canyon take to from?
6 million
what are the 2 types of weathering?
physical & chemical
what is the largest soil particle?
sand
what percentage does water and air make up in soil?
50%
What is the name of the "Mini Grand Canyon located in Georgia
Providence Canyon
what type of climate produces the highest rate of weathering?
warm & wet climate
what are the 3 soil particles?
sand, silt, clay
which component makes up only 5% of soil, but is arguably one of the most important?
organic matter
What state is Ms. Shipley from?
Florida
what are the 3 types of parent material?
02. volcanic rock
03. coral
Which two particle sizes do you need a microscope to see?
silt and clay
which component gives soil its dark color and "Earthy" smell?
organic matter
What year were girls allowed to join FFA?
1969
what are the 5 factors of weathering?
01. parent material
02. organisms
03. climate
04. topography
05. time
which particle has the poorest draining ability?
clay
what is the space in between the particles called?
pore space
What is the FFA motto?
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.