41.1 - Types and Properties of Soil
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What does soil texture refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the sizes of the particles.
What is bulk density?
💡 Hint: Remember it includes air spaces!
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What does high porosity in soil indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about how pores hold water.
Is particle density generally higher than bulk density?
💡 Hint: Consider what each density measures.
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A soil sample has a bulk density of 1.4 g/cm³ and a particle density of 2.65 g/cm³. Calculate the porosity of this soil.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of porosity in relation to densities!
A farmer notices that water quickly pools on the surface of a field. What soil type is likely present, and how should the farmer adjust irrigation?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties of clay compared to sand.
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