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20171108091103topic 5 Terrestrial Environment
20171108091103topic 5 Terrestrial Environment
Terrestrial Environment
Outline:
Life on land
Light and vegetation
Soils
formation
horizons
moisture holding
capacity
ion exchange
III. Climate
Direct effects: temperature, winds, pptn
Leaching = movement of solutes
Indirect effects: via plant growth
IV. Topography
Steep slope --> increased erosion, soil creep
V. Time
From bedrock to soil: ~ 2,000-20,000 yrs