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Which of the following describes soil alkalinity?
Which of the following describes soil alkalinity?
- Soil with excessive moisture content
- Soil with a high pH level (correct)
- Soil with equal amounts of acidity and alkalinity
- Soil with a low pH level
What is the primary characteristic of soil alkalinity?
What is the primary characteristic of soil alkalinity?
- Presence of acidic compounds
- High pH level (correct)
- Low fertility for plant growth
- High concentration of hydrogen ions
How does soil alkalinity affect nutrient availability to plants?
How does soil alkalinity affect nutrient availability to plants?
- Causes excessive water retention in the soil
- Reduces the availability of essential nutrients for plants (correct)
- Enhances nutrient uptake by plants
- Has no impact on nutrient availability
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Soil Alkalinity
Soil Alkalinity
Soil with a high pH level.
Primary characteristic of soil alkalinity
Primary characteristic of soil alkalinity
A high pH level.
Effect of Soil Alkalinity on Nutrient Availability
Effect of Soil Alkalinity on Nutrient Availability
It reduces the availability of essential nutrients for plants.