Practice mode Soil Science

Forest soils have a lower bulk density than agricultural soils because of their ____ content. What completes the sentence?

Correct answer A. High organic matter

Explanation

Organic matter is light and builds porous aggregates, so the high organic content of forest soils lowers their mass per unit volume.

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