Chapter 12 Flashcards
Agricultural operations can cause modifications to the C Horizon
False
Soils in wet tropical regions tend to have high organic matter and distinct profiles
False
Weathered rock can be a source of essential minerals for plants
True
Plants with low C:N ratios decay rapidly
True
Sawdust added to the soil can cause nitrogen deficiency
True
Organic matter has a positive charge
False
Higher earthworm populations are achieved in conventional tillage in comparison to no-till
False
Plants infected with mycorrhizal fungi can absorb phosphorus better than noninflected plants
True
Productive soils are densely packed
False
A plant will extract water at field capacity until it reaches the permanent wilting point
True
Sandy soils darin at a faster rate than clay soils
True
Soils that are fertile and hold nutrients will have a low cation exchange capacity
False
The pH of a soil is important because it influences the availability of plant nutrients
True
Most crops grow well in soils with high salinity
False
Crop yields will increase indefinitely in response to increasing fertilizer
False
Synthetic fertilizers are used to provide organic matter to the soil
False
Geologic erosion occurs at a faster rate than soil formation
False
Erosion can leave behind less fertile subsoils
True
How thick does the soil layer tend to be in agricultural regions? A. 3 to 4 inches B. 4 to 12 inches C. 3 to 4 feet D. 4 to 12 feet
C. 3 to 4 feet