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Soil Around the World

Question 3 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Which of the following is true about soil color?

Answer
A
A dark color indicates that the soil is poor in organic matter.
B
Bright yellow and red colors indicate large amounts of organic matter.
C
Yellow or red hues in the soil indicate the presence of iron or aluminum.
D
Yellow or red hues in the soil indicate the presence of calcium or magnesium.

Explanation

Yellow or red soil colors commonly result from iron compounds, and some soil colors can also reflect aluminum compounds. Dark soil often contains more organic matter, so choice A reverses that relationship. Yellow or red hues do not indicate large amounts of organic matter or the presence of calcium or magnesium.

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