Soil Flashcard

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What is the importance of soil management practices?

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Soil must be maintained through good management practices to ensure its health, fertility, and sustainability.

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What fills the pore spaces in the soil?

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Air and Water.

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What are the different layers of soil called?

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Soil horizons.

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What do the soil horizons together make up?

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The soil profile.

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Which soil type has high water holding capability but low air exchange ability?

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Clayey soils.

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What is soil erosion?

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The removal of the top layer of soil due to water, wind, or human activity.

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What is the role of organic matter in soil?

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Organic matter improves soil structure, fertility, and moisture retention.

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What is soil pH?

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Soil pH measures the acidity or alkalinity of the soil, affecting nutrient availability.

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What are the three main soil types based on texture?

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Sand, silt, and clay.

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What is the process of soil formation called?

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Pedogenesis.