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The composition of soils depends on the source materials, the distance from the source and the climate. The most commonly found material in soils is probably sand (quartz) which resists erosion because of its hardness and clay which is the product of the decomposition of other minerals. Good soil for farming and gardening also contains lots of humus, carbon-rich decomposed plant material. (Get some soil, shake it up in a tall jar of weater, let it settle and take a look.)
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What carries rock and soil particles?
glaciers, flowing water or wind
Are rocks and minerals pure substances?
No, sandstone is not a pure substance. Sandstone is a mixture of eroded rock particles (grains of sand) that have been put under pressure over millions of years until they have formed a solid (sandstone) rock layer.Sandstone is a sedimentary rock, mainly of sand-sized mineral particles or rock fragments. Sandstone is mainly composed of quartz or feldspar.
Where is peaty soil found in India?
clay soil is not found in india mostly
Where laterite soil is found in India?
Laterite soil is found in Tamil Nadu and Orissa.
What are different soils found in India?
the different type of soil found in India are 1] black soil 2] alluvial soil 3] red soil and 4th lateral soil
What particles are in soil?
particles are of soil so there is no particle in the soil ANSWER: Rock and mineral particles are found in soil.
What three types of weathered rock particles found in soil?
Clay, silt, and sand are the three types of weathered rock particles found in soil.
Where does loam soil found?
in forests because of the large and small rock particles
What are the three weathered rock particles found in the soil?
It is sand silt and clay sarah b.
List the three types of weathered rock particles found in soil?
Gravel, Silt, and Sand
What process carries away soil and weatherd rocks?
erosion
What are the three types of weathering rock particles found in soil?
It is sand silt and clay sarah b.
How does the size of rock particles in soil affect the amount of water it can hold?
the answer to this question is that Soil with smaller particles can hold more water when Soil with larger rock particles can hold less water.....
How does weathering affect soil?
Weathering would create a finer textured soil by breaking small rock particles into smaller rock particles.
What are the four important ingredients to soil?
mineral particles are the biggest ingredient of soil most are tiny particles that come from the unerlying rock. living organisms help break down plant litter to from humus. plant remains enters the soil and becomes dark jelly-like substance call humus. water moves through the soil it dissolve minerals and than the plant take in the minerals. air is found in the spaces between soil and help living organisms and plant need to survive.
Describe the direction in which soil and rock particles rise?
The rock particles rise perpendicular to the slope of the hill.
Why is the size of rock particles important to soil structure?
The size of rock particles are important to soil structure because the larger particles of sand allow rainwater to drain quickly through the soil, while the smaller particles of clay prevent rapid drainage.
