Soil Physical Properties

Question 1

Flocculation

Answer 1

bonding of clay particles through electrostatic forces

Question 2

Bulk density

Answer 2

dry mass per volume

Question 3

sandy soils have _________ BD than clayey soils

Answer 3

higher

Question 4

As porosity lowers, bulk density __________

Answer 4

Increases

Question 5

Macropores

Answer 5

large enough to accommodate roots, more common in sandy soils