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Which physical property of soil is determined by the amount of sand, silt, and clay present in a soil sample?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following best describes soil cementation?
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What is the main factor that determines soil porosity?
What is the main factor that determines soil porosity?
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What is the effect of soil temperature on crop growth?
What is the effect of soil temperature on crop growth?
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Which of the following best describes flocculation in soil?
Which of the following best describes flocculation in soil?
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What is the ideal percentage of soil pores in soil?
What is the ideal percentage of soil pores in soil?
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What does the color of soil indicate?
What does the color of soil indicate?
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Which of the following is NOT a physical property of soil?
Which of the following is NOT a physical property of soil?
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What is the correct order of mineral particles in soil from largest to smallest?
What is the correct order of mineral particles in soil from largest to smallest?
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Which of the following best describes soil structure?
Which of the following best describes soil structure?
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