Soils

What is the main difference between soil and dirt according to the video?

• Soil cannot support life, whereas dirt can.

• Dirt is displaced soil.

• There is no difference; they are used interchangeably.

• Soil is used for construction, while dirt is not.

Who is considered the forefather of modern soil science?

• Hans Jenny

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

What does the video suggest about Martian soil?

• It could potentially support life under the right circumstances.

• Mars does not have soil.

• It cannot support life.

• It is identical to Earth's soil.

What is the key process in turning rocks into soil?

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

• Erosion

• Weathering

Which factor plays the largest role in soil development?

• Parent material

• Topography

• Climate

• Biology

What is NOT one of the five factors of soil formation mentioned in the video?

• Climate

• Gravity

• Time

• Biology

According to the video, why are soils at an interface area so diverse?

• Because they are exposed to sunlight.

• Because they are at the interface of the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.

• Because they contain a lot of water.

• Because they are constantly moving.

What is the primary medium for plant growth as mentioned in the video?

• Water

• Sunlight

• Air

• Soil

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How does water contribute to soil formation?

• By absorbing sunlight

• By dislodging small pieces of rock

• By carrying soil particles down into depressions

• By providing nutrients

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What is the definition of soil according to the video?

• A renewable resource

• Displaced dirt

• A mixture of minerals, organic matter, and water that can support life

• A type of rock