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Give the name of organic matter formed by the decomposition of dead organisms and indicate its position in the soil.
Humus is the name of organic matter and it is found in the top layer of teh soil.
Give the importance of soil stabilization on steep slopes.
Soil stabilization helps to stop soil erosion on steep slopes and make it easier for soil formation.
Explain how plants and animals help and soil formation.
Plants and animals help in decomposition and mixing soil componenets.
Explain the importance of topography in soil formation.
Soil develop faster in falt areas than steep slopes, since flat areas have less erosion rates.
What climate (weather conditions) are suitable for soil formation?
Warm wet places are more favorable than cold and dry areas.
Space between weathered rocks can be filled by:
Air and water.
Explain how rock type affects soil formation.
Soft rocks are easier to be weathered than hard and rigid rocks.
List the factors helping to make soil formation easier and faster.
(1) Rock type. / (2) Climate. / (3) Soil Topography. / (4) Plants and animals.
What are the 2 steps taking place in the process of soil formtion?
(1) weathering of parent rocks./ (2) Decomposition & mixing by living things.
Indicate the importnce of organic matter in the soil.
Organic matter helps the soil to be fertile (good for vegetation).
Explain the origin of organic matter found in the soil.
Decomposers living in the soil decompose the bodies of dead organisms whch lead to the formation of organic matter.
List the 5 components of a soil.
Wearthered rocks, water, minerals, air and organic matter.
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