42.12 - Factors Affecting Root Zone Water Availability
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What is soil texture?
💡 Hint: Think about the size categories: sand, silt, and clay.
How does bulk density affect water availability?
💡 Hint: Consider how compaction would impact soil pores.
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Which soil type drains the fastest?
💡 Hint: Think about the size of soil particles.
True or False: High salinity in soil can improve plant growth.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of osmotic pressure.
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You are managing a farm with varied soil types. How would you adapt your irrigation strategy to ensure efficient water use in sandy versus clayey soils?
💡 Hint: Consider how each soil type retains water.
Evaluate how increased soil temperature due to climate change might affect the water availability for crops. What strategies could mitigate these effects?
💡 Hint: Think about ways to keep the soil cool.
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