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Explain why volcanic soils are some of the most fertile soils on Earth?
Volcanic soils are rich in minerals and nutrients like phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium, which support plant growth. The rapid weathering of volcanic rocks contributes to the release of these nutrients, making the soils highly fertile. Additionally, volcanic eruptions can deposit layers of ash on the land, further enriching the soil with organic matter.
What is the opposite of light soils?
The opposite of light soils is heavy soils. Heavy soils have a high clay content and tend to hold more water and nutrients, making them more challenging for plant growth compared to light soils.
What are the three things that are found in soils?
The three main components found in soils are minerals, organic matter, and water. Minerals provide essential nutrients for plant growth, organic matter improves soil structure and fertility, and water is necessary for plant uptake of nutrients and growth.
Why do soils run out of nutrients?
Soils can run out of nutrients due to factors like weathering of minerals, leaching of nutrients through water movement, excessive nutrient uptake by plants, and lack of replenishment through organic matter or fertilizers. Over time, these processes can deplete essential nutrients from the soil, affecting plant growth and productivity.
How does the speed of clay in soil affect plant growth?
Soils with high clay content are able to retain water and are generally classed as fertile. Vegetation on these soils is usually more vigorous and of greater diversity. A high clay content also means that the soil can retain more nutrients such as fertiliser for a longer period of time, therefore increasing the nutrients the plants absorb, and therefore, lol, increasing the speed at which the plant will grow! Haha there that's my answer.
Sandy soils does what?
A free draining consistency, and a lack of plant nutrients.
What does sandy soils have?
A free draining consistency, and a lack of plant nutrients.
Explain why volcanic soils are some of the most fertile soils on Earth?
Volcanic soils are rich in minerals and nutrients like phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium, which support plant growth. The rapid weathering of volcanic rocks contributes to the release of these nutrients, making the soils highly fertile. Additionally, volcanic eruptions can deposit layers of ash on the land, further enriching the soil with organic matter.
Which element is an essential nutrients for plant growth and is found in most soils?
Nitrogen. or potassium
What is the opposite of light soils?
The opposite of light soils is heavy soils. Heavy soils have a high clay content and tend to hold more water and nutrients, making them more challenging for plant growth compared to light soils.
What info can you get on a plant project with three different soils?
if you are doing three different soils you will find out that soil has the nutrients that a plant needs to grow. that cold water can freeze the seeds so it won't grow
What are the three things that are found in soils?
The three main components found in soils are minerals, organic matter, and water. Minerals provide essential nutrients for plant growth, organic matter improves soil structure and fertility, and water is necessary for plant uptake of nutrients and growth.
Do Tropical soils contain lots of nutrients?
No, they do not. They are "old soils" and contain very few nutrients.
Why do soils run out of nutrients?
Soils can run out of nutrients due to factors like weathering of minerals, leaching of nutrients through water movement, excessive nutrient uptake by plants, and lack of replenishment through organic matter or fertilizers. Over time, these processes can deplete essential nutrients from the soil, affecting plant growth and productivity.
What is infernity?
Infertile soils lack abundant plant nutrients, especially for agricultural crops. It doesn't mean they're unsuitable for plant growth, but the only plants that naturally grow on them are those that can either do with few nutrients, or can get their nutrients from pools that are unavailable to most plants.
Where do plants get boron from?
Boron is one of the trace nutrients (or microelements) that a plant requires. Fertilisers enable plants to get this.
Explain two aspects of a peat gley soil that make it difficult for a farmer to cultivate?
Gley soils have very poor drainage and nutrients don't move well through the soils. Also gley soils can easily become waterlogged and there can be a lack of oxygen through the soil.
