Which of the following is correct regarding the soil physical property of soil?
A) Dark soils always indicate high organic content.
B) Despite the imporantance of color in describing soils, there is no standard methods for standardized descriptions.
C) Soil color is used solely to determine the moisture content of soil—darker soils have a higher moisture content, whereas lighter soils have less water content.
D) Color reflects composition and chemical makeup of a soil.
D
You might also like to view...
Water that comes up positive after fecal coliform testing indicates health risks most commonly associated with
A) infection by E. coli. B) heavy metals and toxic organic molecules. C) radon and other radioactive materials. D) a variety of pathogens in human sewage.
Gray water can ________
A) be used for fish ponds and park lakes B) be used in place of tap water for drinking C) usually be used with little or no treatment for drinking water D) not be used for washing cars E) usually be used for irrigation and watering lawns
Solifluction ____
a. is the fast fall of soil b. typically occurs in areas of permafrost c. is the slow flow of rock d. is most common in deserts
Locations in the center of large, midlatitude continents typically experience
A) mild winters and cool summers. B) cold winters and cool summers. C) large annual temperature ranges. D) small annual temperature ranges.