Climate, relief, and time are among the factors in the development of this substance that are represented in the mnemonic (*) CLORPT.
Blue goo is a type of this substance with a high serpentinite content found in Northern California. Minerals like smectite and montmorillonite in this substance impact its shrink-swell capacity. Needle ice can be a precursor to frost heaving occurring in this substance. Climate, relief, and time are among the factors in the development of this substance that are represented in the mnemonic (*) CLORPT. The movement of air and water through this substance is increased through pedoturbation. Excessive rain can cause leaching to occur in this substance. The organic component of this substance is called humus [HYOOM-us] and is more prevalent in its O and A horizons. For 10 points, name this substance, a variable mixture of sand, silt, and clay whose "top" variety has nutrients for plant growth.
Blue goo is a type of this substance with a high serpentinite content found in Northern California.
soil [accept topsoil; prompt on clay until “needle ice” is read] &lt;AF, EarthSci&gt;