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More rain yields greater chemical reactions to weather minerals and rocks o Increased rainfall increases the amount of rock that is dissolved because as materials are carried away new surfaces are exposed, which increases the rate of weathering o Inc
Soil horizons
Topsoil
Organic Materials
permeable
Factors in Soil Formation
Affect of Climate on Soil Fomation
C-horizon
Inorganic Materials
The _______ is a layer of partially altered bedrock. There is some evidence of weathering in this layer, but pieces of the original rock are seen and can be identified.
Soil horizons
Topsoil
Organic Materials
permeable
Factors in Soil Formation
Affect of Climate on Soil Fomation
C-horizon
Inorganic Materials
About half of all soils are organic materials, formed from the partial breakdown and decomposition of plants and animals
Soil horizons
Topsoil
Organic Materials
permeable
Factors in Soil Formation
Affect of Climate on Soil Fomation
C-horizon
Inorganic Materials
Climate, Rock Types, Slope, Time, Biological Activity
Soil horizons
Topsoil
Organic Materials
permeable
Factors in Soil Formation
Affect of Climate on Soil Fomation
C-horizon
Inorganic Materials
Called the A-horizon, the _____ is usually the darkest layer of the soil because it has the highest proportion of organic material.
Soil horizons
Topsoil
Organic Materials
permeable
Factors in Soil Formation
Affect of Climate on Soil Fomation
C-horizon
Inorganic Materials
About half of most soils are __________, such as the products of weathered rock, pebbles, sand, silt, and clay particles.
Soil horizons
Topsoil
Organic Materials
permeable
Factors in Soil Formation
Affect of Climate on Soil Fomation
C-horizon
Inorganic Materials
____ _____ develop as each layer of soil becomes progressively altered
Soil horizons
Topsoil
Organic Materials
permeable
Factors in Soil Formation
Affect of Climate on Soil Fomation
C-horizon
Inorganic Materials
A _______ soil allows water to flow through it easily because the spaces between the inorganic particles are large and well connected.
Soil horizons
Topsoil
Organic Materials
permeable
Factors in Soil Formation
Affect of Climate on Soil Fomation
C-horizon
Inorganic Materials
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