Soil Vocabulary

Front

What is the process of moving sediment from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What do you call a cross section of soil layers that displays all soil horizons?

Back

Soil profile

Front

What is solid rock that is not suitable for growing any plants called?

Back

Bedrock

Front

What is the top layer of soil that is best for growing plants?

Back

A horizon

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks into sediments?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the layer of soil that is rich in organic material and nutrients?

Back

A horizon

Front

What is the layer of soil that is primarily composed of clay and minerals?

Back

B horizon

Front

What is the layer of soil that consists of partially weathered rock?

Back

C horizon

Front

What is the term for the natural process of decay and breakdown of organic matter?

Back

Decomposition

Front

What is the term for the organisms that break down dead organic material?

Back

Decomposers