Soil Formation

Welcome to the Soil Formation category on Questions LLC! Here, you'll find a wealth of information and discussions surrounding the fascinating process of how soil is created over time. Whether you're a student studying Earth Science, a gardener looking to enhance your understanding of soil composition, or simply someone curious about the intricate workings of our planet's foundation, this category is designed to fulfill your inquiries. From the forces behind weathering and erosion to the importance of organic matter in soil formation, our community of experts and enthusiasts are here to provide insightful answers and engage in thoughtful discussions. So, dive right in and uncover the secrets behind the remarkable transformation of bare earth into the fertile land beneath our feet!

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You and your classmate were curious about the formation of soil and how it relates to the formation of other resources. You
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Explain how the rate of soil formation can be accelerated.
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How is soil created? (pick 2)Erosion Natural Resources Combustion Weathering
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How does the C horizon form?Rainwater washes clay minerals from the A horizon to the C horizon Plant roots weather pieces of
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How is soil on the surface of the Earth related to bedrock?
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oil is the thin layer of material that covers Earth’s surface. How is soil related to bedrock?(1 point)Responses Bedrock
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is the thin layer of material that covers Earth’s surface. How is soil related to bedrock?(1 point)Responses Soil forms below
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Soil Quick Check1 of 41 of 4 Items Question Soil is the thin layer of material that covers Earth’s surface. How is soil
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Soil is the thin layer of material that covers Earth’s surface. How is soil related to bedrock?(1 point)Responses Bedrock is
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Which feature would create the most fertile soil?deposition loess deposits sand dunes blowouts
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True or false": Soils are formed from the breakdown of rock below them. This rock material is referred to as "parent material"A.
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2. asked by James Halpert
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why when the granite decompose it converts to clay? and what is the simplest meaning of B horizon. i don't fully understand the
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2. asked by Anonymous
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How does the C horizon form?A) color and chemistry B) texture and pure space C) decayed organic matter D) oil
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What are the different soil formation in nigeria?
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What was Egypts black land caused by
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Soil is the thin layer of material that covers Earth’s surface. How is soil related to bedrock?(1 point)Responses Soil forms
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Soil is the thin layer of material that covers Earth’s surface. How is soil related to bedrock?(1 point)Responses Bedrock
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2. asked by goofy ahh bugger
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Soil is the thin layer of material that covers Earth's surface. How is soil related to bedrock?A Bedrock hardens to form soil B
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Soil is the thin layer of material that covers Earth’s surface. How is soil related to bedrock?(1 point)Responses Soil forms
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How long does it take for soil to form from bedrock?A. 1 year B. 10 yr C. 100 yr D 1000 yr
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How does the C Horizon form?A. Rainwater washes clay and minerals from the A horizon to the C horizon. B. Plant roots weather
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2. asked by Ambermoon
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Which best describes how soil is formed
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Soil is the thin layer of material that covers Earth's surface. How is soil related to bedrocA Bedrock hardens to form soil. B
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Which best describes how soil is formed? (1 point)Responses Soil is formed over millions of years as rocks stack on top of each
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Which best describes how soil is formed? (1 point)Responses Soil is formed over hundreds of years as rocks are broken down into
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hich best describes how soil is formed? (1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ASoil is formed over hundreds of years as rocks are
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Which best describes how soil is formed? (1 point)Responses Soil is formed over millions of years as rocks are melted from
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Which best describes how soil is formed? (1 point)Soil is formed over hundreds • of years as rocks are broken down into tiny
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Which process produces the sediments that ultimately lead to soil formation?Responses topography topography weathering
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Which option names two processes that must occur to form soil?Responses weathering breaks rocks into minerals and plants die and
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How does the inorganic portion of soil form?Responses Heat and pressure change rocks into soils. Heat and pressure change rocks
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Which of the following describes the importance of decomposition of organic matter in the soil formation process?a. It creates
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Five factors that affect the soil formation
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Soil is located on the upper part of the Earth's crust. It is composed of_____ rock, humus, water, and air. Weathered rock is
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What did the soil on earth first form from
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Fill in the blank using the answers bellowSoil is located on the upper part of the Earth's crust. It is composed of_______rock,
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————— Is organic matter that gets mixed into the weathered rock to form soil
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What did the soil on Earth first form from?A) Decaying of dead plant and animal matter. B) Earthworms eating rocks. C) Formed by
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