Soil-Forming Factors

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9 questions

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Soil-Forming Factors

Last updated over 5 years ago

9 questions

Note from the author:

STEM

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following questions related to the Digging into Soil article. (Note: Refer back to the website if you are having difficulty).

Question 1

Which two organizations developed the five factors of soil formation?

Soil Science Society of America

Soil and Water Conservation Society

Society for Ecological Restoration

U.S. Soil Diversity and Land Use

USDA National Resources Conservation

Question 2

Match

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Metamorphic Rock		weathers into predominantly sand soils
Sedimentary Rock		does not contribute to forming soils
Igneous Rock		weathers into predominantly clay soils

Question 3

Justify the statement using textual evidence: "95% of the soils on Earth are not found where they were originally formed."

Question 4

Weather (climate) breaks down parent material through physical means and by initiating chemical reactions.

True

False

Question 5

Soils will develop more slowly in dry areas with warmer temperatures.

True

False

Question 6

Explain how slope affects the weathering of parent material.

Question 7

Explain the relationship between living organisms and organic/inorganic matter.

Question 8

Soil formation is highly dependent on and influenced by what two biological factors?

Question 9

How long does it take to make soil?

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following questions related to the Digging into Soil article. (Note: Refer back to the website if you are having difficulty).