Practice mode Soil Science

Which metal is the most abundant in the earth’s crust and is toxic to plants even at low concentrations?

Correct answer C. Al

Explanation

Aluminium makes up about 8% of the crust. In acid soils below about pH 5.5 it dissolves as Al3+, which damages root tips at very low concentrations.

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