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Question 0

What soils properties affects its ability to regulate its water supply

Answer 0

Textures 
Physical conditions
Amount of organic matter
# of micro pores 
Water holding capacity

Question 1

Soils performs five key functions in the global ecosystems

Answer 1

Medium for plant growth
Regulator of water supplies 
Recycler of raw materials
Habitat for soils organisms 
Landscaping and engineering medium

Question 2

Which soil type has will allow the greatest infiltration

Answer 2

Coarse

Question 3

Which soil type will have the most runoff

Answer 3

Fine

Question 4

Which soil type will have the highest drainage

Answer 4

Coarse

Question 5

Which. Soil type would be holding the most water 3 days after the storm

Answer 5

Loamy

Question 6

What factors influence the ability of soil to perform this vital function

Answer 6

Soil physical environment
Chemical makeup 
Soil temperature
Water present 
Oxygen present
Nitrogen content

Question 7

Which of the following elements has the greatest influence in the rate at which organic material will decompose in soil

Answer 7

Nitrogen

Question 8

Why do grassy residues usually decompose faster than woody residues

Answer 8

Because they contain more nitrogen content

Question 9

What do these organisms take from the soil environment

Answer 9

Water oxygen and organic materials

Question 10

What benefits do soil organisms provide to the soil ecosystem by their activities

Answer 10

By digesting organic material repeatedly, soils organisms provide humus to soil ecosystem