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What is the removal of minerals in the topsoil layer by water that is filtering down through the soil?
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leaching
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What is the process of washing minerals out of the topsoil?
Process by which substances are washed through or out of the soil is called leaching.
How does the subsoil become rich in minerals?
The subsoil becomes rich in minerals as minerals from the topsoil leach down into the subsoil.
How would you describe topsoil?
topsoil is the top layer. its a mixture of small rock pieces, humus, and other organic material. most living things are in the topsoil. rain sinks into the topsoil. it carries minerals to the subsoil (2nd layer)
What is topsoil removal caused by?
By high wind erosion, flood and, animal grazing
Source of soil?
The source of soil is erosion of rocks and minerals into dirt. It takes up to 1,000 years to create one inch of topsoil.
Is topsoil a mineral?
Topsoil is not a mineral, but it contains minerals.
What is the process of washing minerals out of the topsoil?
Process by which substances are washed through or out of the soil is called leaching.
Which soil layer is richest in humus and minerals?
topsoil
How does the subsoil become rich in minerals?
The subsoil becomes rich in minerals as minerals from the topsoil leach down into the subsoil.
How would you describe topsoil?
topsoil is the top layer. its a mixture of small rock pieces, humus, and other organic material. most living things are in the topsoil. rain sinks into the topsoil. it carries minerals to the subsoil (2nd layer)
What is topsoil removal caused by?
By high wind erosion, flood and, animal grazing
Which layer of soil is high in organic material but relatively low in minerals?
Topsoil.
Topsoil is made up of what?
it is made up of decomposed bits of minerals from the humos layer
What is harmful because plants do not grow well when topsoil has been lost?
You probably are thinking about soil erosion. When the topsoil and minerals wash away, it is harder for plants to grow.
How does surface mining destroy flora?
Physical removal of flora, removal of topsoil, change in drainage, resulting in too little/too much water.
Why is topsoil?
Topsoil is important because it is easy for plant roots to find their way through. It also has better drainage than the hard clay underneath.
How does erosion differnfrom weathering?
Erosion is the removal of the topsoil either by water or wind, while weathering is the break down of rock to form soil.
