Soils Final Flashcards

1
Q

Functions of organisms in soil

A

Biotirbulation
Breaking down som
Cycle nutrients
Support plant growth

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2
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Biogeochemical cycling

A

Movement of elements through ENVL spheres

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3
Q

What are sources of potassium

A

Micas. K-feldspar
OM decomposition
Fertilizers
Greensand

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4
Q

Ca and mg found in

A

Mineral
Humus
CEC complex

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5
Q

Denitrification

A

No3- to N2

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5
Q

Immobilization

A

Opposite of mineralization

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