Natural Resources 1 - 4.0

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Phil used his thumb and extended forefinger to apply pressure to a clump of soil. It offered no resistance to crumbling. He determined that the consistency was:

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loose

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The soil horizon with the most organic matter is the:

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A horizon

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Precipitation, temperature, wind, and other climate factors are referred to as:

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weathering

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While evaluating soil structure, Kevin discovered that each soil particle stood alone and failed to clump together. He determined the structure to be:

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single grain

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The soil particle, often found by streams, that has a doughy or powdery feel is:

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silt

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When learning about soils, Jeannie was told that permeability is determined by: infiltration and percolation, profile and structure, percolation and pH.

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infiltration and percolation

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Shaina found that a soil sample felt gritty and was unable to stick to her finger. She determined the texture to be:

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sandy

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The O horizon in a soil profile is:

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not a true soil

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Capillary water is found:

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in the soil, held between soil particles.

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In addition to determining the uses of soil and the cultural practices needed, soil texture is also used:

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in naming a soil.