Weathering, Erosion, and Soil

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All three horizons together make up a

____ is found under the Horizon C

The decayed organic matter in soil that is a source of nutrients for plants is called

_______ is a type of weathering that physically breaks down rocks

_______ occurs when metallic materials are exposed to air and water over time.

________removes minerals that have been dissolved in water, pushing them down to lower layers in the soil profile.

____ is a mixture of weathered rock, decayed organic matter, minerals, water, and air

A method that farmers use to reduce erosion in which steep-sided, level topped areas are built into the sides of steep hills and mountains so crops can be grown is called ____