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Which soil horizon develops as rainwater washed clay and minerals from the A horizon to the B horizon?
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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.
What are eroded mountains?
Mountains that have experienced erosions, I guess - its minerals and nutrient washed away from its surface making it harder for certain species to inhabit there.
What problems can soil erosion cause?
It can cause soil leaching where many of the important minerals etc. are washed away. It can also undermine foundations of structures and large trees which can result in collapse.
How does acid cause weathering?
Acid rain is corrosive and reacts with the minerals in the rocks, sometimes dissolving them and sometimes making them change into a gas. This weakens the rocks which then fall apart and get washed away.
Soil formation in the rainforest?
The top soil of the rainforest doesnt contain many nutrients, and the top soils minerals are washed away with the soil due to rainfall. The plants are adapted to the soil by them containing nutrients within themselves, therefore not needing soils rich in nutrients and minerals.:)- that's all i know.....
What is rainwater litter?
Rainwater litter is probably the little bits of leaves and dirt that collect on your roof and are washed down with the first flush of rain.If you have a rainwater tank you should consider having a "first flush diverter" or a "rainwater litter catcher" so that the litter does not end up in your tank.
Is rainwater the purest water known?
No, it is not true; rain water contain all the impurities washed from the atmosphere.
Why do people use rainwater?
I visited a place where they washed my clothes in rainwater. My clothes came out far softer than I have ever felt them. They felt fantastic. I wish I could have that all the time.
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.
What minerals dissolve in sea water?
They are washed down by rivers and added by rainfall. They also leach into the seawater from the sea bed
Do synthetic fertilizers harm soil?
Synthetic fertilizers when washed away leave salts and other trace minerals behind. Some of these minerals bond to plant roots eventually clogging them up.
What is source is salt in lake Eyre?
Many years of minerals being washed into the lake Eyre basin with no way for them to get away. every time the lake fills up more salt is washed into it and left there when the water evaporates.
What is the benefit of leaving the peel on vegetables?
The peel often as a disproportionately high amount of vitamins and minerals and is therefore good for you, as long as it is washed and clean.
What are eroded mountains?
Mountains that have experienced erosions, I guess - its minerals and nutrient washed away from its surface making it harder for certain species to inhabit there.
How does acid rain affect limestone?
Rainwater is naturally slightly acidic because carbon dioxide from the air dissolves in it. Minerals in rocks may react with the rainwater, causing the rock to be weathered. Some types of rock are easily weathered by chemicals. For example, limestone and chalk are mostly calcium carbonate. When acidic rainwater falls on limestone or chalk, a chemical reaction happens. New, soluble, substances are formed in the reaction. These dissolve in the water, and then are washed away, weathering the rock. -BBC: The rock cycle
Why do you think minerals that are highly water-soluble are difficult to find in large deposits or are found only in dry frgions?
Could be that they were washed away by the rain.
Explain how ponds and lakes form?
Ponds and lakes form when rainwater is collected in a large dip in the ground, and eventually, the land around it gets washed away, making the area big enough not to evaporate every time there is a dry spell.
