pedosphere

Question 1

is the living skin of Earth which is a result of the dynamic interaction among the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere.

Answer 1

pedosphere

Question 2

This is the ideal soil for agricultural use

Answer 2

Loam

Question 2

The sequence of soil horizons from the surface down to the underlying bedrock

Answer 2

soil profile.

Question 3

This horizon is composed of loose or partly decayed organic matter

Answer 3

Organic Horizon (O Horizon)

Question 4

This horizon is composed of mineral matter mixed with some dark organic humus.

Answer 4

Surface Horizon (A Horizon)

Question 4

This horizon is the accumulated clay and other nutrients from the layer above it.

Answer 4

Subsoil (B Horizon)

Question 5

This horizon is composed of partially altered parent material.

Answer 5

Substratum (C Horizon)

Question 6

This horizon is characterized by a significant loss of minerals (eluviation) and leaching.

Answer 6

Eluviation (E Horizon)

Question 7

This horizon is not soil, while the layer of loose, heterogenous, and superficial material covering the bedrock is collectively called regolith

Answer 7

Bedrock (R Horizon)

Question 8

the smallest particle of soil texture

Answer 8

clay (<0.002mm)

Question 8

the second smallest particle of soil texture

Answer 8

slit (0.002-0.005mm)

Question 9

the third smallest particle of soil texture

Answer 9

sand (0.005-2.00mm)

Question 10

particles larger than coarse grained sand are called

Answer 10

gravel and rock >75.00mm