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Soil formation and properties — Homework
Name specific soil vocabulary (horizon letters, texture names) rather than vague descriptions.
- 1.List the five soil horizons from the surface down to bedrock.
- 2.A soil sample is smooth, sticky when wet, forms a moldable ribbon, and drains very slowly. Classify its texture.
- 3.Why is loam generally considered the best texture for farming?
- 4.About how many years does it typically take to form one inch of new topsoil through natural weathering?
- 5.Report your Nature Plot soil investigation: what texture did your hand test suggest, and did you find any visible horizon layers?
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