Q315
The capacity of a soil to resist appreciable change in pH value is called
A.
Anion-exchange capacity
B.
Buffering capacity
AnswerC.
Percentage base saturation
D.
Cation-exchange capacity
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The capacity of a soil to resist appreciable change in pH value is called Buffering capacity. It is the resistance in the soil to variations in pH and due to the colloidal humus and clay fractions. It allows the soil to resist any change.