IB ESS | 5.

1 Introduction to Soil Systems

VOCABULARY SHEET
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Soil profile ……………………………………………………………
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Soil horizons ……………………………………………………………
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Sandy soil ……………………………………………………………
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Silty soil ……………………………………………………………
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Clay soil ……………………………………………………………
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Loam soil ……………………………………………………………
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triangle ……………………………………………………………
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Humus ……………………………………………………………
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Fertile soil ……………………………………………………………
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