Soil Vocabulary

Front

What is the organic layer of soil that contains plant remains?

Back

Humus

Front

What is the deepest layer of soil that consists of solid masses of rock?

Back

Bedrock

Front

What is the layer of soil that is only a few inches thick but is very rich in nutrients?

Back

Topsoil

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

What layer of soil is called Parent Material because the upper layers develop from it?

Back

Parent Material

Front

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the layer of soil that lies beneath the topsoil and contains minerals and nutrients?

Back

Subsoil

Front

What is the term for the movement of soil and rock from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the process of depositing sediment in a new location called?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the top layer of soil that supports plant life?

Back

Topsoil

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

What is the term for the mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that support life?

Back

Soil