Natural Resources - 4.00

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The largest soil particles are: clay, loam, silt, sand

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sand

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What is it called when rows of trees are planted to prevent soil erosion on level, sandy land?

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windbreak

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When rill erosion is uncontrolled, the main result is:

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gully erosion

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Soils that contain 50% solid materials and 50% pore space, with half of the pore space containing water and the other half filled with air, are considered:

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ideal

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The soil horizon with the most organic matter is the:

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A horizon.

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When Nick was trying to determine how much fertilizer to use on his fields, he asked the county agriculture agent and was told that he should:

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perform a nutrient analysis or soil test.

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When small channels form on sloping land where running water from precipitation has washed soil away, it is best called:

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rill erosion.

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The major effect of air pollution on the climate has been:

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the greenhouse effect.

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A catalytic converter on a car and a scrubber used on a smokestack:

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controls emissions.

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Small pieces of material in the air similar to dust and liquid droplets are best known as:

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particulate matter.