Soil and Soil Dynamics
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Soil and Soil Dynamics
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1. The following are all tools in soil conservation except for
2. When rock on the Earth’s surface is worn away, it is called
3. Lithification, comes from the Greek word lithos, meaning
4. Which soil horizon consists of a zone of accumulation, where ions transported by rainwater are reconnected to create new minerals?
5. Metamorphic rock is known as a
6. Clastic sedimentary rocks are made up of
7. Which of the following plays a big part in soil erosion?
8. Felsic and mafic are two types of
9. The description of an area’s land contours and surface features is called
10. Which of the following is a common metamorphic rock type?
11. Diagenesis causes
12. When several rock–stratigraphic units are stacked vertically, they are called a
13. Pedocal, pedalfer, and laterite are three basic soil types based primarily on
14. Which process wears away existing rocks and produces lots of small rock?
15. Salt wedging, caused by the growth of salt crystals, is an important rock-breaking force in the
16. Pebbles surrounded by a covering of sand or mud is known as
17. What percentage of the world’s land is at risk of desertification?
18. Which metamorphic rock is often used as a paving and building stone?