Question June 2004             | Back |

 You could 'print' and  answer in the spaces provided.

(a) Describe the characteristics of the soil profile shown in the photograph (5)

 

 

 

 

(b) Briefly explain how precipitation can lead to the development of soil horizons. (3)

 

 

 

 

(c) Explain how the following two factors influence the development of soil within a small scale ecosystem:

relief:                                                                                                                       (3)

 

 

 

vegetation:                                                                                                              (3)

 

 

 

(d) Describe two ways in which soil plays a part in the passage of nutrients through an ecosystem. (KI2b)

1.                                                                                                                                       (3)

 

 

 

 

2.                                                                                                                                       (3)

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                             Total 20 marks