What fraction of the soil represents the most active?        A. Clay       B. Pore spaces       C. Humus       D. Soil colloids

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: Describe a how soil layers form over time.

A: Soil is the thin and upper most layer that covers the earth's surface. It is formed by the process…

Q: Name the following as soil forming processes: a. Soil erosion b. Formation of humus c. Weathering of…

A: The process of soil formation is termed as pedogenesis. Climatic factors play crucial roles in this…

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: Gas exchange occurs through microscopic pores formed by two (a) subsidiary cells (b) abscission…

A: Introduction Plants are autotrophs as they can synthesize their own food by photosynthesis. Plants…

Q: Soil fertility is lost by

A: Soil is the uppermost layer of Earth's crust formed by minerals, water, organic material, gases,…

Q: what do you think would happen to the roots of a plant if you turned the plant upside down for two…

A: Roots are non-photosynthetic organs of the plants which serve to absorb water and minerals from the…

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: 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: 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: Do plants need soil to grow? Explain.

A: The growth in plants may occur throughout their lives. Like alternative cellular organisms, plants…

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: If an animal died near a root, would the plant have greater access to ammonium, nitrate, or both?

A: Many plants absorb most of their nitrogen requirement in the form of nitrates. Nitrogen is present…

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

A: Stomata:Stomata are cell structures found in the epidermis of tree leaves and needles that help…

Q: Which statement is true regarding plants and soil nutrition?     a. Potassium is a critical…

A: Introduction:- Soil is an important source of nutrients for plant growth. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus…

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: Give reason why plants begin to die when excess of soluble fertilizers are added to soil.

A: Plants are mainly multicellular plants that have ability to perform photosynthesis and belong to…

Q: Plants growing under normal soil water conditions are called?

A: Introduction Plants are living organisms such as trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, ferns, and mosses…

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

A: Soil is the edaphic factor of the ecosystem that is composed of organic matter, mineral nutrients,…

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: 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: 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: According to Atterberg, between the ________________ and ______________ limits, a soil is in a…

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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: In which layer would plants find the most nutrients? SOILLAYERS Humur P T

A: Hummus or top soil is the most fertile part of the soil since it has All the deposits from rain/…

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

A: Introduction  An ecosystem can be defined as the interaction of living and non-living organisms with…

Q: Addition of large amounts of salt to soil in which plants are growing kills the plants. Explain

A: Sodium is a very soluble, tiny element. Since most stones and soil have sodium molecules from which…

Q: are the type of soil erosion?

A: Erosion is a very severe problem for productive agricultural space and for water quality…

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A: Soil fertility is the characteristics of soil which sustain plant growth and helps in the plant…

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: Why are soil pores important?

A: The structure of the soil is highly significant. As the importance of soil pores has been asked…

Q: Which form of soil moisture is most important for plants?

A: The plants are able to make their individual food as they contain a green pigment, chlorophyll. They…

Q: How are soils formed? Through the breakdown of what material? Why are new soils not suitable for…

A: Soil acts as an anchor for the plant roots and trees. Soil is present from the prehistoric stage.…

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…

Soil Ecosystem

Soil provides a habitat or living environment for a large number of different species of organisms as well as plants. It provides all the essential nutrients and minerals for plants to grow. All these together form the soil ecosystem.