FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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Properties of soil consist of ____
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location, size, shape, color
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size, shape, color
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texture, color, how well it holds water, and particle size, ability to support plant growth
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how well it holds water, shape, ability to support plant growth
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Physical properties of soil include color, texture, structure, porosity, density, consistence, aggregate stability, and temperature. These properties affect processes such as infiltration, erosion, nutrient cycling, and biologic activity.
Detailed explanation-2: -The addition of organic matter to the soil usually increases the water holding capacity of the soil. This is because the addition of organic matter increases the number of micropores and macropores in the soil either by “gluing” soil particles together or by creating favourable living conditions for soil organisms.
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