Basic soil components Flashcards
1
Q
Components of soil
A
Organic matter
Soil air
Soil water
Mineral particles
2
Q
Heterogenous
A
Consist of components that differ from each other
3
Q
Oxygen is important for
A
Respiration in roots and microbes
Germination of seeds
Process of water absorption
4
Q
Carbon is necessary for
A
The weathering of lime-containing rocks
Soil pH balance
5
Q
Nitrogen is necessary in that it
A
Dilutes the oxygen and slows down chemical processes
Used by nitrogen-fixing bacteria
6
Q
Soil water
A
is necessary for the germination of seeds
7
Q
Mineral particles
A
Soil minerals play a vital role in soil fertility
