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QuizMultiple Choice

Soil Formation

Question 12 • IC Environmental Science - Deering

Soil reaction is _______.

Answer
A
the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil
B
the highest amount of cations soil can absorb
C
determined by the types of minerals in the soil
D
the layering of soil into horizons

Explanation

Soil reaction describes how acidic or alkaline a soil is, usually measured by its pH. Therefore, the correct choice is “the measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil.” The highest amount of cations soil can absorb refers to cation-exchange capacity, not soil reaction.

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