Soil Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is soil primarily made of?
A
Soil consists of broken-up rocks.
2
Q
What process contributes to the formation of soil?
A
Weathering.
3
Q
Where does soil typically cover?
A
Most of the rocks on the Earth’s surface.
4
Q
Fill in the blank: A layer of soil covers most of the _______.
A
rocks on the Earth’s surface.
5
Q
True or False: Soil is exclusively made of organic materials.
A
False.
6
Q
What is the relationship between rocks and soil?
A
Broken-up rocks help to make soil.