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1. Soil Types
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- 1.
What type of soil forms where it is weathered?
Hint
Think about the meaning of 'residual.'
- 2.
Name one type of transported soil.
Hint
Consider where rivers deposit materials.
- 3.
Residual soils form at the location of _____
- Their weathering
- Transportation
- Erosion
Hint
Think of the term ‘residual’ in its natural context.
- 4.
True or False: Transported soils can only be formed by water.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider all methods of natural material transport.
- 5.
Critically analyze the ecological implications of using transported soils in urban development.
Hint
Consider how soil properties affect urban ecosystems.
- 6.
Design a small study to compare the fertility of residual versus transported soils in your local area.
Hint
Think about what variables you would need to control for an effective study.
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