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Agriculture · Q322

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 322

Q322

Soils are categorized as 'Heavy soil' or 'Light soil' in which aspect?

A.
By textural class
B.
Plant adaptability
C.
Weight of soil
D.
Impedance against mechanical force
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Soils are categorized as heavy soil or light soil in the aspect of impedance against mechanical force.
Light soil refers to soil high in sand relative to clay, whereas heavy soils are made up largely of clay.