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What are the three properties of soils?
What are the three properties of soils?
- Texture, Temperature, Water Content
- Aeration, Consistency, Moisture
- Physical, Chemical, Biological (correct)
- Color, Density, Structure
Why is soil color important to plant growth?
Why is soil color important to plant growth?
- It indicates the soil's fertility level (correct)
- It influences the soil's water content
- It determines the soil's temperature
- It affects the aeration of the soil
Which factor is affected by soil erosion?
Which factor is affected by soil erosion?
- High organic matter content
- Reduced soil aeration (correct)
- Increased availability of nitrogen
- Enhanced soil fertility
How is soil color determined technically?
How is soil color determined technically?
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What does Munsell Soil Color Charts separate color into?
What does Munsell Soil Color Charts separate color into?
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What aspect of a color does the Munsell code describe?
What aspect of a color does the Munsell code describe?
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In soil color determination, what does 'Chroma' refer to?
In soil color determination, what does 'Chroma' refer to?
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Under what conditions is it recommended to examine soil color using the Munsell color chart?
Under what conditions is it recommended to examine soil color using the Munsell color chart?
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What should be done if a soil sample is found to be dry during examination?
What should be done if a soil sample is found to be dry during examination?
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When examining soil color, what should be noted if a sample displays more than one color?
When examining soil color, what should be noted if a sample displays more than one color?
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