Intro to Soils Flashcard Review

Front

Land used for the cultivation of crops is classified as _______________.

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Cropland

Front

What is the function of macropores within the soil profile?

Back

Allow water and air to move easily through the soil profile

Front

What is the definition of soil texture?

Back

The coarseness or fineness of a soil.

Front

Which soil particle is the largest in size? Options: Sand, Silt, Clay, Humus

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Sand

Front

Decayed animal and plant tissue which adds nutrients to the soil and increases water retention is known as _____________________.

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Organic matter

Front

What is the function of micropores within the soil profile?

Back

Retain water within the soil profile

Front

What is the definition of water holding capacity?

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Ability of a soil to retain water

Front

Which soil particle is the smallest in size? Sand, Silt, Clay, Humus

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Clay

Front

Land used for grazing livestock species such as horses, cattle, and goats is known as ______________________.

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Pastureland

Front

Which of the following is a method of testing soil texture? Hydrometer Test, The Ball Test, Hydro Analysis, Permeability

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Hydrometer Test