Practice mode Soil Science

What is the specific heat of soil organic matter?

Correct answer A. 0.44

Explanation

Organic matter has a higher specific heat than mineral particles, about 0.44 cal/g/°C, so soils rich in humus warm up and cool down more slowly.

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