Rocks, Minerals, and Soil Review

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What is MUDSTONE?

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A type of sedimentary rock formed from mud and clay particles.

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What are the horizons of soil in order from top to bottom?

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O-Horizon, A-Horizon, B-Horizon, C-Horizon.

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Which mineral is used to make plaster of Paris?

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Gypsum.

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What are the characteristics of rocks?

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Aggregate of one or more minerals, naturally occurring, can have organic materials.

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What are the characteristics of minerals?

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Definite chemical composition, inorganic, naturally occurring, solid with a crystalline structure.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the O-Horizon in soil?

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The top layer of soil, rich in organic material and decomposed plants.

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What is the A-Horizon in soil?

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The layer of soil below the O-Horizon, known as topsoil, rich in minerals and organic matter.

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What is the B-Horizon in soil?

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The layer of soil below the A-Horizon, known as subsoil, where minerals leach from above.

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What is the C-Horizon in soil?

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The layer of soil composed of weathered rock and parent material.