Chapter 10 section 3 and 4 vocabulary terms Homework check/Quiz

A loose mixture of small mineral fragments, organic material, water, and air that can support the growth of vegetation is called ______________.

The practice of leaving old stalks to provide cover from rain is called ______________.

The method used to change one steep field into a series of smaller, flatter fields to prevent erosion is called _____________.

The method use maintain the fertility of the soil by protecting the soil from erosion and nutrient loss is called ____________.

The process by which wind, water, or gravity transport soil and sediment from one place location to another is called___________.

The organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals is called _____________.

The layer of rock beneath the soil is called___________.

The soil quality that is based on the proportions of soil particles is called ________________________.

The arrangement of soil particles is called ________________.

The rock formation that is the source of mineral fragments in the soil is called _____________________.

______________________measures how acidic or basic the soil is ______________________measures how acidic or basic the soil is. It influences how nutrients dissolve in the soil.

The removal of substances that can be dissolved from rock or layers of soil due the passing of water thru the soil is called _____________.

Crops that are planted between harvests to replace certain nutrients and prevent erosion are called _______________.

The practice of planting different crops to slow down nutrient depletion of the soil is called ___________________.

The method plowing rows on slopes that act as a series of dams to prevent erosion from heavy rains is called ________________.