Soil Classification and Types

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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?

  • 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?

  • Gleys
  • Grey-brown Podzolic Soils
  • Brown Podzolic Soils (correct)
  • Brown Earth Soils

In what type of areas do Podzols mainly occur?

<p>Forestry areas (C)</p>
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Which statement describes the relationship between Surface water and Ground water?

<p>Surface water is water found on the upper layer of soil, while Ground water is found underground in soil pores (B)</p>
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What causes the formation of Gleys?

<p>Poor drainage due to Gleisation (C)</p>
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