Question

3. A soil's porosity is (a. ) related to its bulk density and (b. ) with increases in organic matter content. We have to interpret soil porosity with caution because it is a (c. ) variable (does not include time in the denominator) and tells us little about the (d. ) of water through the soil pores.

a:

b:

c:

d:

Answer 1

3. A soil's porosity is

a:bulk density factor

b:organic matter texture

c:compaction and

d:depth in profile