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What type of soil has horizontal layering that decreases drainage in soil?
What type of soil has horizontal layering that decreases drainage in soil?
- Columnar soil aggregates
- Clay soil
- Silt soil
- Platy soil (correct)
Where is platy soil commonly found?
Where is platy soil commonly found?
- On mountain peaks
- At the bottoms of lakes
- In the soil of a dense forest (correct)
- In desert regions
What distinguishes columnar soil aggregates from platy soil?
What distinguishes columnar soil aggregates from platy soil?
- Red color instead of brown color
- Vertical dimensions instead of horizontal layering (correct)
- High organic content
- Very loose structure
Why do farmers try to maintain good soil conditions for their crops?
Why do farmers try to maintain good soil conditions for their crops?
Apart from food production, what other role does soil play in agriculture?
Apart from food production, what other role does soil play in agriculture?
Why is understanding the soil beneath a construction site important?
Why is understanding the soil beneath a construction site important?
Why were ancient Minoan homes commonly made out of clay soils?
Why were ancient Minoan homes commonly made out of clay soils?
In which ecosystem is soil considered a fundamental piece for survival?
In which ecosystem is soil considered a fundamental piece for survival?
What effect does platy soil have on drainage?
What effect does platy soil have on drainage?
How does columnar soil differ from platy soil in terms of drainage?
How does columnar soil differ from platy soil in terms of drainage?
In which scenario is soil compaction most likely to occur?
In which scenario is soil compaction most likely to occur?
Why do farmers aim to maintain good soil conditions for their crops?
Why do farmers aim to maintain good soil conditions for their crops?
How is soil used in construction?
How is soil used in construction?
Which type of soil provides the slowest drainage?
Which type of soil provides the slowest drainage?
How do columnar aggregates differ from platy soil aggregates?
How do columnar aggregates differ from platy soil aggregates?
'Platy' soil is characterized by which type of layering?
'Platy' soil is characterized by which type of layering?
'Columnar' soil is known for having which type of dimensions?
'Columnar' soil is known for having which type of dimensions?
'Soil compaction' tends to result in what?
'Soil compaction' tends to result in what?
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