Soil Flashcards
1
Q
Soil texture describes the proportion of what?
A
sand, silt and clay
2
Q
Soil texts typically do NOT contain information about
A
the amount in nitrogen in the soil
3
Q
What is the name for a biochemical reaction in which soils store certain kinds of materials and release them at a later date?
A
Caton exchange
4
Q
True or False: Most soils in the Mid-Atlantic states are acidic in their natural state
A
True
5
Q
Organic matter makes up what percent, by weight, of most soils’ solid material?
A
2 to 5%
