Which of the following is true of soil color?

(a) Color does not reflect composition or chemical makeup.
(b) Dark soils always indicate high organic content.
(c) For consistency of description, a soil color chart is employed by soil scientists.
d) Soil color is restricted to the top horizon of the soil pedon.


Ans: (c) For consistency of description, a soil color chart is employed by soil scientists.

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