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A). Please complete
the following
True or False
statements.
If a statement is false, explain how to correct the false
statement, or simply correct.
1.
⛰
All soils begin with clay. False, it can come from sand, silt and clay
2.
Silt is the smallest particle of soil. False, clay is the smallest particle.
3.
Soil horizons are different colors. True
4.
⛰
Soil drainage affects the type of plants that can be grown and the
rate at which they grow. True
B). Please answer the
following
Short
Answer
prompts
/
questions.
5.
⛰
List the five factors that control soil formation.
Parent material
Climate
Biota
Topography
Time
6.
⛰
Name the four substances that make up soil.
Minerals
Dead and living organisms
Air
Water
7.
What is the pH of neutral soil?
A soil is considered to be neutral if the pH is 7.0 or in the range of 6.6 to 7.3.
8.
⛰
What are the four benefits of soil organic matter?
Increasing levels of organic matter aid in soil structure, water-holding
capacity, nutrient mineralization, biological activity, and water and air
infiltration rates.
9.
What is the new system of classifying soils based on?
From the system's organizational structure through class definitions to field
applications, soil classification is a dynamic topic. It is possible to approach
soil classification from the angles of soil as a material and soil as a resource.
10.
Composting is a method of speeding natural
decomposition
under controlled conditions.
C). Please respond to the
following
Discussion
prompts/questions.
11.
⛰
Define soil.
A mixture of organic material, minerals, gases, liquids, and living things
make up soil, often known as earth or dirt, and they work together to support
life.
12.
⛰
Explain what a soil profile or layer is and how they differ.
Sequence of soil layers in the soil profile vertically
while the soil profile's Soil
Horizon, a recognizable layer
13.
What is erosion?
The detachment and movement of soil or rock particles caused by water,
wind, ice, or gravity is referred to as erosion.
14.
What is the difference between no-till and conservation tillage?
Any low tillage technique that leaves enough crop residue to cover the soil surface by at least 30%
qualifies as conservation tillage. The best method for conserving soil is no-till farming, which avoids
tillage and leaves residue on the soil's surface.
Sources;
Conservation tillage
. Conservation Tillage - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (n.d.), from
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/conservation-tillage
https://library.municode.com/ct/new_fairfield/codes/code_of_ordinances?
nodeId=CD_ORD_CH13SOERSECO
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