Abiotic Factors Flashcards
(23 cards)
Define aspect
The position of an area in relation to the sun
Define gradient
The rate of water run off / the steepness of a slope
Define altitude
The height of a point above sea level
Sand soil texture
Grainy with large particles
Clay soil texture
Very small particles with smooth texture
Loamy soil texture
High humus content
Amount of air in sandy soil
Alot of air
Amount of air in clay rich soil
Very little air
Amount of air in loamy soil
Alot of air
Sandy soil water drainage speed
Fast
Clay rich soil water drainage speed
Slow
Loamy soil water drainage speed
Slow
Sandy soil water retention
Not alot
Clay rich soil water retention
Alot
Loamy soil water retention
Alot
Sandy soil ph
Neutral
Clay rich soil ph
8 to 10
Loamy soil ph
4 to 6
Read about light on page 3.7
Read about temperature on page 3.7
Name the type of plant that grows in water
Hydophyte
Name the type of plant that grows with very little water
Xerophytes
Name the type of plant that grows in areas with moderate water supply
Mesophytes
