Soils & Erosion 1.Describe the relationship between soil particle size and important soil characteristics (i.e., drainage andaeration).

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…

A: Definition Soil formation also known as pedogenesis. It is the process in which soil is formed from…

Q: 12. Which of the following soil textures would be the best for housing construction, or to support a…

A: Loam is a good soil for supporting a foundation, as long as no miscellaneous soils find their way…

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: The movement of water through the soil is determined by the type of soil only. a. True b. False

A: Hello. Since your question has multiple parts, we will solve first question for you. If you want…

Q: Soil pH influence the availability of soil nutrient elements TRUE OR FALSE

A: Naturally, soil can be alkaline or acidic. The plant grows best at the correct pH, so maintaining…

Q: 7. Which of the following Is the loose layer of earth that covers the planet? O moisture O texture O…

A: The study of interrelationship between the living organisms and its environment is known as ecology.…

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: Micronutrient deficiency is, or may be: Group of answer choices A.) pH dependent B.) affected by…

A: These are essential elements needed by life in small quantities. They include microminerals and…

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: 8. ... . is a light and porous soil that tends also to accumulate organic matter.

A: The soil texture is defined as the amount of sand, clay, and silt particles found in the soil. If…

Q: Explain a simplified soil profile.

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

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: Analyze each statement (A and B) whether they are true or false. Use the choices below in answering…

A: The vertical cross-section of the soil which is composed of various layers arranged parallel to the…

Q: A well-granulated soil structure has more total pore space and greater overall water holding…

A: Soil is generally composed of organic matter, gases, water, and organisms. It is essential for…

Q: The CEC of a given soil horizon is determined by the relative amounts of different colloids in that…

A: TRUE

Q: What are  three moistures condition for determining soil consistence

A: The measure of the degree of the cohesion and adhesion between the soil particles describes about…

Q: Soil colour may indicate soil's exposure to anaerobic conditions  1. True 2. False

A: The soil is an important resource for sustaining life on earth. It is used to harvest all kinds of…

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: 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: Field Capacity occurs at a water concentration when; Group of answer choices a. The water attached…

A: The process of water absorption in plants involves the the interaction of plant roots, soil and soil…

Q: way can our diet affect the local or global soil organic matter and soil health? Explain thoroughly.

A: The loose surface layer that covers the bulk of land is understood as soil. it's created from each…

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

A: Soils are one of the basis which help in sustainability of life. Soola are of different type.

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: 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: What are the environmental conditions in terms of temperature, moisture, parent material, organic…

A: Alfisols needed the temperature very low and the moisture is dry semi arid and  parent material is…

Q: Give two reasons why bulk density measurement is vital during soil quality investigations. B.…

A: To determine: Two reasons why bulk density is vital for soil investigation How soil samples for bulk…

Q: What are the functions of soils in a rice field, and suggest management activities to maintain a…

A: Soils are complex mixtures of minerals, water, air, organic matter, and countless organisms that are…

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

A: TRUE

Q: background of hydroponics and explanation of all type of methods and their requirement with how much…

A: Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil in a aqueous solution with adequate…

Q: Analyze each statement (A and B) whether they are true or false. Use the choices below in answering…

A: Soil moisture refers to the water that is held in the soil and is influenced by factors such as…

Q: An environmental factor that makes it possible for roots to grow deeper into the soil   Light…

A: An environmental factor that makes it possible for roots to grow deeper into the soil is Air supply.…

Q: Which soil horizon will contains the highest proportion of soil organism

A: Weathering is the breakdown of the larger rocks into the smaller particles. The weathering process…

Q: Lesson 3.5 Water and Wind Erosion Quiz Active 1 4. 7 8 10 Which method best helps to prevent wind…

A: Introduction :- Soil erosion is a slow process that occurs when water or wind detaches and removes…

Q: 1. The quality of the soil determines the nature of the plant ecosystem and the capacity of the land…

A: The study of soil is known as pedology. The soil can be described as a mixture that includes…

Q: When mineral nutrients are applied to the soil, which of the following may occur? Group of answer…

A: It is the process by which nutrients spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low…

Q: What is the most important thing you can do to a mineral soil in order to ensure an adequate supply…

A: Soil is a significant wellspring of supplements required by plants for development. The three…

Q: The percentage of pore space of a soil with a bulk density of 1.2 Mg/m and a particle density of…

A: The percentage of soil volume filled by pore spaces is known as porosity. This characteristic…

Q: Which of the following is not a soil structure types?

A: Granular , angular blocky, columnar/prismatic and platy are different type of soil structures while…

Q: In what way can our diet affect the local or global soil organic matter and soil health? Explain…

A: ANSWER: SOIL ORGANIC MATTER MATTERS:  Soil organic matter is the organic component of soil which…

Q: What size of soil particles is best for agriculture? What advantages does this size of particles…

A: Silt particles are from 0.002 to 0.05 mm in diameter . Loamy soils are best soils for maximum crops…

Q: When the soil is acidic, plants cannot grow on it. True or False

A: Soil pH is one of the factor which determines the growth of the plants. Every plant can grow in a…

Q: Using the diagram in the given picture, explain the concept of topographic age on soil development.

A: In the given question we have to determine the age of the soil and we know that the soil is present…

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: Soil pH affects availability of nutrients for root absorption. The following statements are true…

A: The pH is also known as the potenz of hydrogen or in simpler terms, the power or concentration of…

Q: Explain the principles of soil conservation and providesolutions to soil erosion and land…

A: Humans have caused damage to soil in the form of soil erosion and exhaustion.

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.