Characteristics Of Soil Flashcards
1
Q
Soil structure
A
Describes the arrangement of soil particles
2
Q
An aggregate is formed when
A
Sand/silt or clay cluster together
3
Q
Cementation
A
Is the binding together of particles
4
Q
Separation
A
Soil aggregates break apart
5
Q
Soil porosity
A
The volume of soil made up by soil pores
6
Q
Colloid
A
Smallest particle
7
Q
Chemical properties
A
Flocculation
Cation exchange
pH
8
Q
Cation
A
Positive charged ion
9
Q
Polarized water
A
Water with +/- charge
10
Q
Floccule
A
Chain of colloidal particles
11
Q
Cation exchange
A
The ability of soil particles to attract, retain and release cations
12
Q
Factors affecting cation exchange
A
Humus content
Clay
Soil texture
