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bedrock
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loam
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silt
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clay
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Detailed explanation-1: -The alluvial soil consists of various proportions of sand, silt and clay. Alluvial soils are formed by silt brought by rivers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Such deposits of silt are known as loess. Loess landscapes, such as the Great Plains, are usually a sign of past glacial activity. Many species of organisms thrive in slick, silty soil.
Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: The soil formed by the deposition of silt which are brought by rivers is known as alluvial soil.
Detailed explanation-4: -Soils are vertically weathering profiles that develop in place. Soils require time and a stable ground surface to develop. Sediments, on the other hand, are particles transported by water or wind or, most often on the mountaintop, by people.
Detailed explanation-5: -Sediment is the result of erosion. Sedimentation is the build-up of eroded soil particles that are transported in runoff from their site of origin and deposited in drainage systems, on other ground surfaces, or in bodies of water or wetlands.