1.2.1 - Alluvial Deposits
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What type of soil is formed at the same location as the parent rock?
💡 Hint: Think about where the soil originates.
Name one type of transported soil.
💡 Hint: Consider soils that are moved from their original position.
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What are alluvial deposits?
💡 Hint: Consider which agent of transport is relevant here.
True or False: Residual soils are formed from transported materials.
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of residual vs. transported.
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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.
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.
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