Question 1

Salinization is often associated with Solonetzic soils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In terms of pedogenic regimes,which is the process that produces an illuviated accumulation of calcium carbonate in continental climates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laterization.
B)  Salinization.
C)  Calcification.
D)  Podzolization.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

List and briefly describe the various physical properties used to differentiate soils.

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Soil colour is an important indicator of...

Question 4

The O horizon is typically lacking in organic matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe and explain the distribution of soil orders across Canada.

Accepted Answer

Use the maps to describe the distributio...

Question 6

The proper name for the classification system in use in the Canada since 1975 is the Great Soil Groups system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Where is laterization likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the tropics.
B)  In areas of high potential evapotranspiration rates.
C)  In humid climate regions.
D)  In areas characterized by sandy soils and coniferous forests.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Where do Luvisolic soils dominate?

Accepted Answer

A)  In floodplains.
B)  In deciduous-coniferous forests.
C)  In tundra.
D)  On hillslopes.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The horizon in which leached materials from other horizons is accumulated is which horizon?

Accepted Answer

A)  
A)  
B)  O) 
C)  Ae.
D)  
B)  E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding soil erosion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soil losses in North America have improved by 38% since 1950.
B)  Less than half of the cropland in Canada and the United States is experiencing excessive rates of soil erosion.
C)  Soil erosion cannot be controlled by planting on the contour.
D)  Thirty-five percent of farms worldwide are losing soil faster than it is being formed.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Broadleaf trees tend to increase the acidity of soils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Consider soil erosion.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the direct and indirect costs of soil erosion are estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars worldwide.
B)  Soil that has eroded could take decades to be replaced.
C)  Loss of soil,combined with exponential population growth,could lead to serious food shortages.
D)  In most of the densely inhabited regions of the world,soil erosion is not a problem.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Soils high in clay content may swell significantly when they absorb water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In soil science,which is the term to describe the cohesion of soil particles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soil texture.
B)  Permeability.
C)  Consistence.
D)  Soil structure.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Over 15 000 soil series have been classified up to this time in Canada and the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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In terms of pedogenic regimes,which is the process that produces an illuviated accumulation of calcium carbonate in continental climates?

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List and briefly describe the various physical properties used to differentiate soils.

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Soil colour is an important indicator of...
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Where is laterization likely to occur?

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The horizon in which leached materials from other horizons is accumulated is which horizon?

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Describe and explain the distribution of soil orders across Canada.

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Where do Luvisolic soils dominate?

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Salinization is often associated with Solonetzic soils.

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Which of the following is true regarding soil erosion?

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Broadleaf trees tend to increase the acidity of soils.

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Consider soil erosion.Which of the following is true?

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Over 15 000 soil series have been classified up to this time in Canada and the United States.

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The proper name for the classification system in use in the Canada since 1975 is the Great Soil Groups system.

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In soil science,which is the term to describe the cohesion of soil particles?

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The O horizon is typically lacking in organic matter.

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Soils high in clay content may swell significantly when they absorb water.

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List and briefly describe the various physical properties used to differentiate soils.

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The horizon in which leached materials from other horizons is accumulated is which horizon?

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Describe and explain the distribution of soil orders across Canada.

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Where do Luvisolic soils dominate?

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Salinization is often associated with Solonetzic soils.

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Broadleaf trees tend to increase the acidity of soils.

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Over 15 000 soil series have been classified up to this time in Canada and the United States.

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The proper name for the classification system in use in the Canada since 1975 is the Great Soil Groups system.

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In soil science,which is the term to describe the cohesion of soil particles?

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The O horizon is typically lacking in organic matter.

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