OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

SOIL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bulk density is an indication of soil porosity and soil texture.
A
True
B
Probably true
C
False
D
Probably false
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The bulk density of soil is inversely related to the porosity of the same soil. The more pore space in a soil the lower the value of bulk density. Therefore your data is incorrect.

Detailed explanation-2: -Porosity is the volume of soil that is filled with either water or air. It is inversely related to bulk density; as bulk density increases, porosity decreases. Soil texture is an important determinant of porosity. Porosity of mineral soils is often around 50% for both sandy and clayey soils.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some inherent factors affect bulk density, such as soil texture. Bulk density is also dependent on the soil organic matter content and density and arrangement of soil minerals (sand, silt, and clay). Generally, rocks have a density of 2.65 g/cm3.

Detailed explanation-4: -Porosity is defined as the void volume to the bulk volume of the granules. Porosity=1-⁄ Report. The bulk density of the given sample of granules was found to be = g/cm3. The true density of a given powder was found to be = g/cm3.

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