Name the following as soil forming processes: a. Soil erosion b. Formation of humus c. Weathering of sand d. Nutrients absorbed by plant roots e. deposition of organic matter f. Leaching of water along with dissolved ions

Q: To acquire immobile nutrients, the root system must be: Group of answer choices A.)Actively growing…

A: Immobile nutrients include calcium, chlorine, iron, manganese and zinc. Plant's roots usually…

Q: Soil formation is influenced by which factors? How availability of nutrients can affect the quality…

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Q: Which three soil colours would suggest the following conditions in the soil 1. Poor drainage  2.…

A: Answer: Introduction: 1) Well drained and aeration soil- Colours like red, yellow and reddish‐brown…

Q: Under what conditions does leaching take place? What is the effect of leaching on the soil and  on…

A: Introduction :-  Leaching is defined as the loss of soluble substances ( minerals , nutrients) and…

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: State the colony shape, margin, and elevation of the nutrient agar colony exposed in : A. Nutrient…

A: Nutrient agar is a basic culture medium commonly used for the culture of non fastidious…

Q: |The oxygen and carbon dioxide content in the soil air and ordinary air is normally equal in areas…

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Q: The Casparian strip affectsa. how water and minerals move into the vascular cylinder.b. vascular…

A: In roots and in some herbaceous stems but not usually in woody stems, the innermost layer of…

Q: List any five specific processes of soil formation

A: Weathering is defined as the process of formation of soil.

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: If you have an orchard having a soil with high infiltration rate then which irrigation method you…

A: The natural conditions such as soil type, slope, climate, water quality and availability, have large…

Q: Which of the following statements about soil is true? (a) pore spaces are always filled with about…

A: Soil is a thin layer of Earth’s crust. There are large numbers and different types of organisms…

Q: What are the consequences of soil erosion in urban settings?

A: Soil erosion is the process by which the top layer of soil or soil erodes due to a number of factors…

Q: Soil characterisation could help to determine soil type and soil health. (i) Relate cation exchange…

A: Soil fertility 1. Soil fertility is that the quality of soil that enables it to grant nutrients in…

Q: Question 1 Which factors affect soil quality? A all of these B) history of the soil © presence of…

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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: What type of soil will have higher percentage of leaching and what could be the causes? *

A: The loose surface layer that covers the majority of land is referred to as soil. It is made up of…

Q: Explain two ways that soil can lose nutrients.

A: * The soil can lose its nutrients by soil erosion, runoff, leaching and burning of crop residues. *…

Q: Why do parts of Alaska and Canada have such thin soil today? What happened to the soil that used to…

A: Abiotic conditions of a particular geographical region are regulated by various factors.

Q: How do water and wind contribute to soil erosion?

A: Contribution of water to soil erosion * Running water is the main cause of soil erosion as running…

Q: Describe in brief the characteristics of clay and loam soils. Provide ONE (1) example of plant that…

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Q: Soil could be deficient in any of the following nutrients. If you had to supply one of these to the…

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Q: Would the particle density of a soil high in organic matter be the same?  Higher or Lower? Why?

A: Particle density is expressed as ratio of  total mass of solid particles to their total volume and…

Q: Why do tropical and temperate soils have different rates of nutrient regeneration?

A: Tropical and temperate soils have different rates of nutrient regeneration because Because whenever…

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: Mass flow occurs when; a. Soil temperatures change, thereby changing molecular motion. b.…

A: Water moves from roots to aerial parts of the plant by Mass flow.

Q: The rate at which molecules diffuse through the soil depends on the soil’s: Group of answer choices…

A: The transfer of molecules from a region of high molecular concentration to an area of lower…

Q: What are the consequences of water and wind contributing to soil erosion?

A: Erosion is the slow and geographical process that occurs due to natural forces and results in worn…

Q: What fraction of the soil represents the most active?        A. Clay       B. Pore spaces       C.…

A: Answer of the question given below...

Q: SIT C. A saturated soil has he following characteristics: Initial volume = 21 cm³ Final Volume = 13…

A: Saturated soil is the soil in which all the pore spaces get filled with water completely.  This soil…

Q: Which of the following strategies is most helpful for protecting the soil from water erosion?  a…

A: Soil erosion refers to the wearing away of the field's topsoil by physical natural forces of water…

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: Which factors affect soil quality? a. chemical composition b. history of the soil c. presence of…

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Q: Why fine textured soil hold more water as compared to coarse textured soils?

A: Soil texture is a term used to refer to types of soil based on their composition in terms of small,…

Q: Name the four soil components.

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Q: Which of the following biofertilizer extends the root system's reach, allowing for enhanced water…

A: Mykovam extends the root system's reach allowing for enhaced water and nutrient absorption.  It…

Q: During the formation (genesis) of a soil from parent material, the regolith undergoes many profound…

A: The four main soil forming process are : Weathering Natural erosion Transformation  Decomposition

Q: What are the main elements that determine soil capacity to produce higher yields?

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Q: Which of the following factors would explain why there is a decreasing trend of microbial population…

A: Bacterial growth occurs when a bacteria divides into two daughter cells, a process known as binary…

Q: Which of the following is not true for Soil Organic Matter (SOM)? O It can be degraded by microbes…

A: Answer :- Option (D) is correct. - It makes up a large proportion of soil structure.

Q: A student constructs several terrariums like the one shown below. Each terrarium is exposed to a…

A: For constructing an experiment we must select and independent variable, dependent variable and…

Q: Explain soil profile. What master horizon is characterized by organic debris in various stages of…

A: Soil is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that together support…

Q: b, define what these two soil orders e.g., "the soil of the left is.."). Then pil forming.process is…

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Q: Soil could be deficient in any of the following nutrients. If you had to supply one of these to the…

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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.