The downward movement of water through the soil profile:

Related Mcqs:

1. Pedogenic processes bring about changes in the parent materials in the form of _____________________, within the soil body (soil profile)?

   A. Additions, losses
   B. Transfers and transformations
   C. both A and B
   D. None of the above

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2. Any material such as straw, sawdust, leaves, plastic films, & loose soil that is spread upon the surface of the soil to protect the soil & plant roots from the effects of raindrops, soil crusting, freezing or evaporation:

   A. Mull
   B. Mulch
   C. Mycorrhizae
   D. Muck

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3. Soil additive which stabilizes the soil, improves resistance to erosion, increases to permeability to air & water, improves texture, eases cultivation or otherwise improves soil quality:

   A. Soil amendment
   B. Soil conditioner
   C. Both a & b
   D. None of the above

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4. Nitrogen & sulphur dioxide liberate from motor vehicles & industries. Nitrogen & Sulphur gases dissolve in the water vapour of atmosphere & form nitric & sulphuric acid. This rain water falls on soil as__________ & contaminates soil also:

   A. Acid rain
   B. Neutral rain
   C. Both A & B
   D. None of the above

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5. Deep percolation from a soil profile is generally measured by a device known as_____________________?

   A. Hydrometer
   B. Lysimeter
   C. Thermometer
   D. Tensiometer

6. Some times, AB/EB/BA/BE horizons in soil profile are present which are called__________?

   A. Master horizons
   B. Transition horizons
   C. Little horizons
   D. All of the above

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7. The movement of water through a column of soil is called:___________?

   A. Infiltration
   B. Percolation
   C. Leaching
   D. hydraulic conductivity

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8. Soil erosion is __________ of soil from one place ti another place by natural agencies (wind & water):

   A. Detachement of soil
   B. Transportation
   C. both A & B
   D. None of these

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9. Any tillage and planting system that maintains at least 30% of the soil surface covered by residue after planting for the purpose of reducing soil erosion by water:

   A. Deep Tillage
   B. Conservation Tillage
   C. Both a & b
   D. None of these

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10. Water occupied the larger soil pores and moves down readily under the force of gravity. Water in excess of the field capacity is termed:

    A. Capillary water
    B. Hygroscopic water
    C. Gravitational water
    D. None of the above

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