Soil Flashcards
1
Q
What is soil?
A
It comprises the upper most outer layer of the earth and is dark brown/black in colour
2
Q
What does it comprise of?
A
Organic matter, Inorganic matter, living organisms, non-living components
3
Q
How to describe the texture of soil?
A
moist, clumpy, heavy, light, rough, coarse, smooth and sticky
4
Q
What is a General soil profile?
A
The natural arrangement of various layers of soil referred to as horizons.
5
Q
What are the horizons?
A
O(rganic), A, E, B, C and R horizon
6
Q
What is the importance of soiil?
A
sustains life, supports the roots of plants, biological natural habitat for many organisms
7
Q
What are the factors affecting soil formation?
A
Parent rock, Climate temperature & rainfall, Time, Flora, fauna & microorganisms, Relief, attitude & slopes.
