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Exploring the Physical Properties of Soil

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Exploring the Physical Properties of Soil

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Which physical property of soil is determined by the amount of sand, silt, and clay present in a soil sample?

Chemistry

Structure

Texture (correct)

Porosity

What is the term for the breakdown of dead plants and animals in soil?

Humus (correct)

Micro-pore

Aggregate

Flocculation

How can the soil triangle be used to determine soil texture?

By analyzing the color of the soil

By calculating the percentage of sand, silt, and clay in the soil (correct)

By calculating the percentage of organic matter in the soil

By measuring the pH of the soil

Which of the following best describes soil cementation?

The binding of soil particles Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that determines soil porosity?

The size of soil particles Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of soil temperature on crop growth?

Crops grow easier and faster in warm soils Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes flocculation in soil?

The attachment of cations to negative charges on soil colloids Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal percentage of soil pores in soil?

Around 50% Signup and view all the answers

What does the color of soil indicate?

The nutrient content of the soil Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of soil?

Humus Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of mineral particles in soil from largest to smallest?

Gravel, coarse sand, fine sand, silt, clay Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes soil structure?

The pore space within an aggregate Signup and view all the answers