2.5 - Factors of Soil Formation
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Practice Questions
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What is parent rock?
💡 Hint: Think about the foundational materials of soil.
Name two climatic factors affecting soil formation.
💡 Hint: Consider elements of weather.
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Which factor is most directly responsible for the mineral content of soil?
💡 Hint: Consider the origin of the soil.
True or False: Organic material only comes from plant sources.
💡 Hint: Think about what contributes to soil nutrients.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider four different geographical regions with diverse climates. Predict how soil types would differ among these regions and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about how rainfall affects soil health over time.
Construct a detailed case analysis on how human actions impact the natural factors of soil formation in a specific region.
💡 Hint: Explore both direct and indirect effects of human activity.
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