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What is the main difference between Brown Earth Soils and Podzols?
What is the main difference between Brown Earth Soils and Podzols?
- Brown Earth Soils are not fertile, while Podzols are very fertile
- Brown Earth Soils have good drainage, while Podzols are prone to leeching (correct)
- Brown Earth Soils are mainly found in forestry areas, while Podzols are found in limestone areas
- Brown Earth Soils are acidic, while Podzols have a high PH
What is a characteristic feature of Gleys?
What is a characteristic feature of Gleys?
- Mainly used for crop production
- High PH and well-drained
- Mottling in the blue-grey horizon (correct)
- Found in limestone areas
Which soil type is closely linked to Podzol but does not leech as badly?
Which soil type is closely linked to Podzol but does not leech as badly?
- Gleys
- Grey-brown Podzolic Soils
- Brown Podzolic Soils (correct)
- Brown Earth Soils
In what type of areas do Podzols mainly occur?
In what type of areas do Podzols mainly occur?
Which statement describes the relationship between Surface water and Ground water?
Which statement describes the relationship between Surface water and Ground water?
What causes the formation of Gleys?
What causes the formation of Gleys?