Factors Affecting Soil Formation (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How many main factors shape soil formation?
How many main factors shape soil formation?
Five
Which factor is the most significant in influencing soil development?
Which factor is the most significant in influencing soil development?
Climate
What type of soils typically result from hot climates?
What type of soils typically result from hot climates?
Deep, fertile soils
What is the main weathering process in cold climates?
What is the main weathering process in cold climates?
Freeze-thaw cycles
What is leaching in wet climates?
What is leaching in wet climates?
Nutrients washing from A to B horizon
What happens during salinisation in dry climates?
What happens during salinisation in dry climates?
Dissolved salts build up, toxic to plants
What is parent material?
What is parent material?
Original bedrock soil develops from
What type of soils do igneous rocks typically produce?
What type of soils do igneous rocks typically produce?
Acidic soils with low pH
What type of soils does limestone create?
What type of soils does limestone create?
Calcium-rich, dark-coloured soils
What formed many Irish soils?
What formed many Irish soils?
Glacial deposits
What type of soils form in flat upland areas?
What type of soils form in flat upland areas?
Gley soils
What is the main issue with soil on sloping land?
What is the main issue with soil on sloping land?
Erosion faster than formation
How do plant roots help prevent soil erosion?
How do plant roots help prevent soil erosion?
By binding soil particles together
What is humification?
What is humification?
Breaking down organic matter into humus
How old are most Irish soils?
How old are most Irish soils?
Less than 10,000 years old