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Agriculture · Q307

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 307

Q307

With increase in base saturation, soil pH

A.
Increases
Answer
B.
Decreases
C.
Unchanged
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Base saturation is the sum of the base cations held onto the soil exchange sites divided by the total CEC and expressed as a percentage. Base saturation is calculated as the percentage of CEC occupied by base cations.
Depending on soil pH, the soil's base saturation may be a fraction of CEC or approximately equal to CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity). With an increase in base saturation, soil pH increases.