Explain the relationship between soil particle size and the field capacity of soil.

Q: difference between total pore space and pore size? Which soil property controls both of them?

A: Total pore space is the porosity of soil, which is the measure of free space between minerals, and…

Q: Describe the development of major horizon in soil

A: A soil horizon is a layer of soil that runs nearly parallel to the soil surface and differs from the…

Q: Describe the structure of soil and how it varies in content.

A: Soil is the porous material made up of complex mixture of minerals, water, organic matter, gases,…

Q: Would a soil high in clay but low in organic matter have a higher cation-exchange capacity than a…

A: Thank you for the question Answer :- Yes, a soil high in clay but low in organic matter have a…

Q: Explain a simplified soil profile.

A: Soil can be defined as the powdered form of rocks (that have been weathered by different…

Q: State the relationship between air spaces and the size of the particles of soil.

A: Given: To determine the relationship between air spaces and the size of the particles of soil.

Q: Define the geotechnical properties of a soil ?

A: Soil is a blend of organic matter, rocks, gases, and liquids, all of which sustain life together.…

Q: (i) How would different soil textures affect soil water availability?

A: -Soil water availability can be described as the capacity of the soil to hold water that is…

Q: List any two factors which determine the nature of soil?

A: Soil is a source of mineral nutrients for many forms of life. It is made of mineral matter, organic…

Q: Describe nutrient exchanges in a soil. Relate and describe the Cation Exchange Capacity in a soil.

A: Ammonium, calcium, magnesium, and potassium are among the'soil cations' required for plant…

Q: In which type of soil is nutrient leaching a morecommon problem, sandy or clay soil?

A: Ans: Soil Nutrient leaching: It is the process on which the nutrients dissolved in soil move…

Q: . Make a table that best matches the following set of animals and crops with the soil unit most…

A: Soil is composed of minerals, organic matter, water, and air. They are grouped into sand, clay, and…

Q: By which ability fertility of soil is measured?

A: Soil fertility is the ability of soil to sustain plant growth and optimize crop yield. The most…

Q: Describe the probable root system of a crop that has been applied with frequent, light, and widely…

A: The probable root system would be that the root is not too deep it is spread in shallow areas of the…

Q: discuss the role of ions in soil fertility.

A: Soil is the mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids and organism that will together…

Q: Analyze the causes and impacts of soil erosion and landdegradation

A: Soil is the earth's delicate skin that holds all life on Earth together. It is usually defined to…

Q: State three moistures condition for determining soil consistence

A: Soil consistency It is defined as the strength with which the materials of soil are held together…

Q: Discuss the relationship between soil resilience and factors of soil formation.

A: Soil is a source of mineral that we get in through our food. it is a mixture of minerals, air, water…

Q: Among the cited importance of soil, which of them gives you more realization that soil should be…

A: Soil is the loose surface layer that covers the majority of the ground. It is made up of both…

Q: describe the importance of tissue culture in agricultural production.

A: Tissue culture is the growth of tissues or cells in an artificial medium separate from the parent…

Q: By which thing the difference in concentration of ions between roots and soil is eliminated?

A: Minerals are absorbed from the soil in form of ions.

Q: Explain how soil is formed.

A: Soil is fromed by weathering of rocks and natural erosion.

Q: . The insulation properties of soil protect the deeper portion of the root system from extremes of…

A: TRUE

Q: is the moisture level in your soil related to the nitrogen content of the soil?

A: Nitrogen is present most abundantly in the atmosphere. Rainfall, temperature, moisture, soil…

Q: identify some growth and development variables involved in plant growth

A: The growth and development variables involves in plant growth are - Water Light Temperature…

Q: Describe the probable root system of a crop which has been applied with frequent, light and widely…

A: The root system is the component of the plant axis that descends (grows downward). The radicle is…

Q: Define about Organic Soil ? Explain the characteristics of Organic Soil  ?

A: Ecology is the study of interaction of organisms with one another and with the environment. Ecology…

Q: What are the four components of the total water potential in a soil and what sign does each…

A: Water potential can be defined as the potential energy of water per unit volume with reference to…

Q: List two advantages of using turbidity as a measure ofcell growth.

A: Cell growth, also known as cell proliferation is the increase in number of cells which occur due to…

Q: What is texture discontinuity related to soil?

A: According to the question, we have to explain the texture discontinuity related to soil. This…

Q: Define each classification of water in soil.

A: Soil water, also called rhizic water, refers to the water available in the soil. The soil function…

Q: Name and briefly explain the factors that affect soil formation.

A: The thin layer of material covering the earth's surface and is formed from the weathering of rocks…

Q: Cation Exchange capacity is: Group of answer choices a. The amount of cations that can be held by a…

A: Soil is very important source of micronutrients for growing plants. Roots absorb available water and…

Q: Explain why soil water potential is a better measure of water availability for plants than…

A: Water potential Can be defined as potential energy in water or it is the difference between the…

Q: Explain the role of soil pH in plant growth.

A: Soil pH is the measure of acidity or alkalinity in the soil. This level affects plant growth because…

Q: Explain the process by which dry soil leads to closing of the stomata.

A: Transpiration is an important phenomenon in the plant world. Water is transported from the roots to…

Terrestrial Ecosystem

An ecosystem is a collection of interconnected communities. It includes both living and non-living elements of specific strata. The terrestrial ecosystem is solely related to the ecosystem present on the land and covers 25 to 30% of the total earth’s surface area.