Soils

Front

What percent of soil is air?

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25%

Front

What percent of soil is water?

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25%

Front

What percent of soil is mineral matter?

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45%

Front

What percent of soil is organic matter?

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5%

Front

What is the largest soil particle? Options: Sand, Silt, Clay

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Sand

Front

What is the medium size soil particle? Options: Sand, Silt, Clay

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Silt

Front

What is the smallest soil particle?

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Clay

Front

What is the BEST pH for soil? Options: 9.7, 1.2, 6.4, 3.9

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6.4

Front

Which of the following is NOT a soil forming factor? Parent Material, Roadways, Topography, Climate

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Roadways

Front

Techniques used to try and limit soil erosion is known as _____

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Soil Conservation