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Agriculture · Q31

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 31

Q31

For consideration of Argillic endopedon, how many times of clay content need to have than overlying horizon?

A.
0.5
B.
1.2
Answer
C.
1.6
D.
1.65

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Endepedon is a diagnostic horizon characterized by the accumulation of aluminum and organic matter with or without iron. And Argillic is the mineral soil horizon that is characterized by the illuvial accumulation of layer-lattice silicate clays.
For consideration of Argillic endopedon, 1.2 times of clay content need to have than the overlying horizon.