Question 1

The principal advantage of the Universal Soil Loss Equation is

Accepted Answer

A) ease of use and ability to evaluate the potential impact of conservation practices 
B) rapid estimation of soil erosion at every location in a site of interest 
C) ready estimation of reservoir siltation 
D) prediction of the amount of nutrient loading in a stream adjacent a farm field 
A) ease of use and ability to evaluate the potential impact of conservation practices 
B) rapid estimation of soil erosion at every location in a site of interest 
C) ready estimation of reservoir siltation 
D) prediction of the amount of nutrient loading in a stream adjacent a farm field A

Question 2

Off-road vehicles typically reduce soil erosion by compacting the soil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Soil scientists and engineers view soil in essentially the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

How do engineers define soil?

Accepted Answer

A) solid Earth material that has been altered by physical, chemical, and biological processes 
B) solid Earth material strong enough to support structures 
C) solid Earth material that can be removed without blasting 
D) solid Earth material that is generally fertile 
A) solid Earth material that has been altered by physical, chemical, and biological processes 
B) solid Earth material strong enough to support structures 
C) solid Earth material that can be removed without blasting 
D) solid Earth material that is generally fertile

Question 5

Response to vibrations is one aspect of soil ________.

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The answer of Response to vibrations is one aspect of...

Question 6

An argillic B horizon is enriched in ________ transported from the A horizon.

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The answer of An argillic B horizon is enriched in...

Question 7

Soil cohesion is enhanced by the presence of

Accepted Answer

A) gravel and sand particles 
B) clay and silt particles 
C) subsurface water 
D) organic matter 
A) gravel and sand particles 
B) clay and silt particles 
C) subsurface water 
D) organic matter

Question 8

Clay soils tend to resist deformation because clays have high cohesion and high intra-grain friction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Coarse-grained soils tend to have relatively low compressibility, low cohesion, low erodibility, and high hydraulic conductivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The A horizon of a soil is typically richer in organic matter than is the B horizon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A soil that consists of nearly equal amounts of sand and silt with a lesser amount of clay is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A soil that consists of nearly equal...

Question 12

Soil taxonomy is a classification system based on

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A) the processes that formed different soils 
B) physical and chemical properties of the soil profile 
C) divisions and subdivisions of soil texture 
D) the organic matter content of the B horizon 
A) the processes that formed different soils 
B) physical and chemical properties of the soil profile 
C) divisions and subdivisions of soil texture 
D) the organic matter content of the B horizon

Question 13

Soils with the highest hydraulic conductivity consist of ________.

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The answer of Soils with the highest hydraulic conductivity consist...

Question 14

Soil fertility depends primarily on bedrock type.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why was Times Beach, Missouri, evacuated in 1983?

Accepted Answer

A) Soils had eroded so deeply in a large rainstorm that streets were irreparably damaged. 
B) Soils had become contaminated with dioxin. 
C) Soils had become infertile because of excessive agricultural use. 
D) Expansive soils damaged most of the buildings in town. 
A) Soils had eroded so deeply in a large rainstorm that streets were irreparably damaged. 
B) Soils had become contaminated with dioxin. 
C) Soils had become infertile because of excessive agricultural use. 
D) Expansive soils damaged most of the buildings in town.

Question 16

The ________ horizon of a soil is a zone of intense leaching.

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The answer of The ________ horizon of a soil is...

Question 17

A(n) ________ soil profile has a well-developed B horizon.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ soil profile has a well-developed...

Question 18

Shrink-swell potential of a soil is dependent upon

Accepted Answer

A) the hydraulic conductivity of the soil 
B) the proportion of clay in the soil 
C) the proportion of fine sand in the soil 
D) the chemistry and water content of the soil 
A) the hydraulic conductivity of the soil 
B) the proportion of clay in the soil 
C) the proportion of fine sand in the soil 
D) the chemistry and water content of the soil

Question 19

In what way is color an indicator of soil drainage?

Accepted Answer

A) Well-drained soils tend to be well aerated and red in color. 
B) Poorly drained soils tend to be well oxidized and red in color. 
C) Moderately drained soils tend to be green in color. 
D) Colors of soils are more reflective of organic matter than of drainage. 
A) Well-drained soils tend to be well aerated and red in color. 
B) Poorly drained soils tend to be well oxidized and red in color. 
C) Moderately drained soils tend to be green in color. 
D) Colors of soils are more reflective of organic matter than of drainage.

Question 20

________ is the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks.

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The answer of ________ is the physical and chemical breakdown...

The principal advantage of the Universal Soil Loss Equation is

Off-road vehicles typically reduce soil erosion by compacting the soil.

Soil scientists and engineers view soil in essentially the same way.

How do engineers define soil?

Response to vibrations is one aspect of soil ________.

An argillic B horizon is enriched in ________ transported from the A horizon.

Soil cohesion is enhanced by the presence of

Clay soils tend to resist deformation because clays have high cohesion and high intra-grain friction.

Coarse-grained soils tend to have relatively low compressibility, low cohesion, low erodibility, and high hydraulic conductivity.

The A horizon of a soil is typically richer in organic matter than is the B horizon.

A soil that consists of nearly equal amounts of sand and silt with a lesser amount of clay is called a(n) ________.

Soil taxonomy is a classification system based on

Soils with the highest hydraulic conductivity consist of ________.

Soil fertility depends primarily on bedrock type.

Why was Times Beach, Missouri, evacuated in 1983?

The ________ horizon of a soil is a zone of intense leaching.

A(n) ________ soil profile has a well-developed B horizon.

Shrink-swell potential of a soil is dependent upon

In what way is color an indicator of soil drainage?

________ is the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks.

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Exam 17: Soils and Environment

The principal advantage of the Universal Soil Loss Equation is

Off-road vehicles typically reduce soil erosion by compacting the soil.

Soil scientists and engineers view soil in essentially the same way.

How do engineers define soil?

Response to vibrations is one aspect of soil ________.

An argillic B horizon is enriched in ________ transported from the A horizon.

Soil cohesion is enhanced by the presence of

Clay soils tend to resist deformation because clays have high cohesion and high intra-grain friction.

Coarse-grained soils tend to have relatively low compressibility, low cohesion, low erodibility, and high hydraulic conductivity.

The A horizon of a soil is typically richer in organic matter than is the B horizon.

A soil that consists of nearly equal amounts of sand and silt with a lesser amount of clay is called a(n) ________.

Soil taxonomy is a classification system based on

Soils with the highest hydraulic conductivity consist of ________.

Soil fertility depends primarily on bedrock type.

Why was Times Beach, Missouri, evacuated in 1983?

The ________ horizon of a soil is a zone of intense leaching.

A(n) ________ soil profile has a well-developed B horizon.

Shrink-swell potential of a soil is dependent upon

In what way is color an indicator of soil drainage?

________ is the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks.

Philosophy and Fundamental Concepts

Internal Structure of Earth and Plate Tectonics

Minerals and Rocks

Ecology and Geology

Introduction to Natural Hazards

Earthquakes

Tsunamis

Volcanic Activity

Rivers and Flooding

Slope Processes, Landslides, and Subsidence

Coastal Processes

Impact of Extraterrestrial Objects

Water Resources

Water Pollution

Mineral Resources and the Environment

Energy Resources

Global Climate Change

Geology, Society, and the Future

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