IV Define the following:
1. Soil
2. Weathering
3. Soil Profile
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Answer:
Sᴏɪʟ
- A material composed of minerals, living organisms, soil organic matter, gas, and water.
- A body composed of soil and other parts such as rocks, roots, and animals that has size, form, and history and provides integrated functions that are greater than the sum of its parts.
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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, soils, and minerals as well as wood and artificial materials through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.
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A soil profile is a vertical section of soil like the diagram above. It allows you to examine the structure of soil. A soil profile is divided into layers called horizons. ... The A horizon is where there is most soil life and is sometimes called topsoil.
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Answer:
1. Soil- The upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.
2. Weathering- The process of wearing or being worn by long exposure to the atmosphere.
Soil Profile - A soil profile is a vertical section of soil like the diagram above. It allows you to examine the structure of soil. A soil profile is divided into layers called horizons. The main soil horizons are A, B, C and D.
