Week 20s
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- Q1Which soil mineral particle type has the highest drainage capacity?ClayLoamSandSilt30s
- Q2Which soil mineral particle type is best known for its ability to retain nutrients and promote soil fertility?ClaySandSiltGravel30s
- Q3Which soil mineral particle type is most effective at ion exchange, allowing plants to access nutrients?PebblesSandSiltClay30s
- Q4Which type of soil particle enables good aeration and quick drainage?LoamClaySiltSand30s
- Q5What soil mineral particle type typically has the best balance of drainage and nutrient retention?SandLoamGravelClay30s
- Q6Which soil mineral particle type is primarily responsible for high nutrient-holding capacity due to its small size?ClaySandSiltGravel30s
- Q7Which type of soil particle is generally known for having high porosity and good drainage characteristics?SiltClaySandLoam30s
- Q8What is one of the primary factors involved in the formation of soil?Ocean currentsSolar energyParent materialWind speed30s
- Q9Which factor influences soil formation by affecting moisture and temperature?TopographyVegetationMicroorganismsClimate30s
- Q10What is the role of organisms in the formation of soil?Water erosionGlacial movementDecomposition of organic matterVolcanic activity30s
- Q11Which factor determines how quickly soil forms over time?Ecosystem diversityPlate tectonicsWeatheringPhotosynthesis30s
- Q12What is a key characteristic of a podzol soil profile?Found primarily in arid regionsContains a clay-rich horizonHighly leached horizon with accumulation of materials from upper layersRich in organic matter30s
- Q13In which type of climate are podzol soils typically found?Hot, arid climatesTemperate, dry climatesCold, moist climatesTropical climates30s
- Q14Which layer in a podzol soil profile often contains iron and aluminum oxides?O horizonA horizonB horizonC horizon30s
- Q15What color is typically observed in the B horizon of podzol soils?Gray due to leachingRed or brown due to iron accumulationYellow from sand contentGreen due to organic matter30s