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Cation exchange capacity involves the replacement of hydrogen ions by calcium ions in soil.
True
The soil particles with the greatest level of cation exchange are sand and silt.
False
Soil pH measures the amount of hydroxide ions in a solution.
False
Soil biomass refers to the total amount of non-living material in a habitat.
False
Humification is the process by which humus is converted into soil organic matter.
False
Fungi play a role in converting soil organic matter into humus.
True
Plants remove carbon from the environment through respiration.
False
Nitrogen fixation is the process where nitrogen gas is converted into nitrates.
True
Clover plants have tiny nodules in their leaves where they convert nitrates into nitrogen gas.
False
Learn about the important chemical properties of soil, including cation exchange capacity and pH levels, and how they impact crop growth and soil organisms. Understand the role of clay and humus in cation exchange and the significance of soil pH ranges.
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