#1
Which of the following is not a primary soil particle size?
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#2
What is the primary constituent of soil organic matter?
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#3
What is the term used to describe the movement of water downward through soil?
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#4
Which of the following nutrients is considered a macronutrient for plant growth?
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#5
Which of the following soil horizons contains the most organic matter and is commonly referred to as the 'topsoil'?
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#6
What is the term for the loss of soil fertility and productivity due to erosion, salinization, or other factors?
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#7
Which of the following soil horizons is the top layer where organic matter accumulates?
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#8
What is the soil texture if it has approximately equal proportions of sand, silt, and clay?
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#9
What soil order is characterized by the presence of permafrost?
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#10
Which of the following is a common soil conservation practice that involves alternating strips of crops with strips of vegetation?
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#11
Which of the following is a common method for improving soil structure and aeration?
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#12
What soil type is characterized by high fertility, dark color, and a high organic content?
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#13
Which of the following is a primary determinant of soil fertility?
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#14
What is the process of soil particles binding together into larger clusters or aggregates called?
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#15
Which of the following is a measure of the soil's ability to hold onto and supply essential nutrients to plants?
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#16
What is the term for the process of soil particles being displaced downward in the soil profile?
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#17
What is the term for the process of soil particles being moved horizontally in the soil profile?
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