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Agriculture · Q116

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 116

Q116

The bulk density of clay soil is

A.
2.65 gm/cm3
B.
1.33 gm/cm3
C.
1.10 gm/cm3
Answer
D.
1.42 gm/cm3

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Bulk density is defined as the dry weight of soil per unit volume of soil. Bulk density is dependent on soil organic matter, soil texture, the density of soil minerals (sand, silt and clay) and their packing arrangement. The bulk density of the clay soil is 1.10 grams per cubic centimetre.