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Soil

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Total cards: 5•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Soil

Back (Answer)

the part of the ground that will support rooted plants it is formed by the weathering rock and the actions of living things.

#2
Front (Question)

Two Types of soil

Back (Answer)

• Residual Soil — soil formed by the weathering of the ‘Parent Bedrock’ underneath it so the soil matches the bedrock 2. Transported Soil - soil formed in one area that was moved to its present location by wind, water, glaciers, etc…. The soil does not match the bedrock underneath it.

#3
Front (Question)

MOST of N.Y.S. is covered with

Back (Answer)

transported sediments that were deposited by glaciers during the last ICE AGE *

#4
Front (Question)

Soil Profile Diagram

Back (Answer)

• Vegetation -Topsoil -Partly Weathered Bedrock

#5
Front (Question)

An increase in biologic activity will increase soil depth. Why?

Back (Answer)

Soil has a lot of nutrients and organic matter. Where biologic activity will add more organic material to the