Practice mode Soil Science

What pH range is typical of calcareous soils?

Correct answer B. 8.0-8.5

Explanation

Free calcium carbonate buffers the soil solution in equilibrium with atmospheric CO2, holding the pH of calcareous soils at about 8.0 to 8.5. Higher values generally indicate sodium carbonate.

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