SSC 200 TEST 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SSC 200 TEST 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Select the appropriate subordinate horizon designation: Accumulation of silicate clay.
Select one:
a. p
b. w
c. g
d. h
e. t - Answer -e. t

Examples genetic horizons include Ap, E, & Bt.
Select one:
True
False - Answer -True

In which soil horizon do eluviated materials accumulate?
Select one:
a. B horizon Correct
b. A horizon
c. O horizon
d. C horizon - Answer -a. B horizon

Which of the following soil horizon sequences would be associated with the least
mature soil profile?
Select one:
a. A-Bt1-Bt2-BC-C-R
b. A1-A2-Bg-Cg
c. A-E-Bt-C
d. Ap-Bw-C-R - Answer -d. Ap-Bw-C-R

Erosion is an example of which of the four soil forming processes? _____.
Select one:
a. Additions
b. Losses
c. Translocations
d. Transformations - Answer -b. Losses

A soil horizon sequence of A-E-Bt-C-R would be characteristic of which soil order?
Select one:
a. Inceptisol
b. Entisol
c. Aridisol
d. Ultisol - Answer -d. Ultisol

Select the appropriate soil order: Organic soils that are not frozen.