Soils Vocabulary Review

Front

A ______ is a drawing that shows relationships.

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diagram

Front

The wearing away of soil by rain and wind is called ______.

Back

erosion

Front

_____ is a rough, heavy ingredient of soil that dries quickly.

Back

Sand

Front

To ______ means to take good care of something.

Back

conserve

Front

____ are substances that plants and animals need to live.

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Nutrients

Front

The top layer of soil where plants grow is called ______.

Back

topsoil

Front

______ is a mixture of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter.

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Loam

Front

The process of adding nutrients to soil is called ______.

Back

fertilizing

Front

______ is the smallest particle in soil, which holds water well.

Back

Clay

Front

The natural process of soil formation is called ______.

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pedogenesis