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Question 3 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Soil fertility is best described as being dependent upon _______.

Answer
A
the balance between organic matter and mineral nutrients
B
soil color and the local climate
C
topography and the local climate
D
soil texture

Explanation

Soil fertility is a soil’s ability to supply the nutrients plants need for healthy growth. It depends on having an effective balance of organic matter and mineral nutrients, which provide and help retain those nutrients. Soil color, climate, topography, and texture can influence growing conditions, but they do not best describe soil fertility.

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