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Essential Soil texture and Structure

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Total cards: 4•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

How is soil formed?

Back (Answer)

• Over long periods of time via… • Weathering of rock materials • Decomposition and accumulation of Organic materials

#2
Front (Question)

What factors will determine the type of soils?

Back (Answer)

• Parent Material • Climate • Vegetation • Landscape position & Topography • The timing for which these forces acted.

#3
Front (Question)

List and define the different soil Horizons…

Back (Answer)

• Horizon A Topsoil, containing most OM • B & C Horizon Subsoil, Less OM less fertile, declining biological activity.

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