1.2.1. Alluvial Deposits

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of soil is formed at the same location as the parent rock?

   Hint

   Think about where the soil originates.

2. 2.

   Name one type of transported soil.

   Hint

   Consider soils that are moved from their original position.

3. 3.

   What are alluvial deposits?

   • Soils formed by wind
   • Soils deposited by rivers
   • Soils created from glacial melt

   Hint

   Consider which agent of transport is relevant here.

4. 4.

   True or False: Residual soils are formed from transported materials.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the definition of residual vs. transported.

5. 5.

   Compare and contrast the processes of soil formation in residual versus alluvial settings. Include factors influencing each type.

   Hint

   Think about the environmental impacts on soil both in place and in transport.

6. 6.

   Design an experiment to study the effects of different soil types (alluvial, residual) on plant growth. What variables would you control?

   Hint

   Consider what each soil type provides to the plant.