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Why is cation-exchange capacity (CEC) an important soil characteristic?
 
  A) CEC is an indication of the soil permeability; the lower the CEC the higher the permeability.
  B) CEC is used to infer soil texture without having to use a soil texture triangle.
  C) CEC is an indirect way to measure soil pH; it indicates whether the soil is neutral, alkaline, or acidic.
  D) CEC is a measure of soil fertility; the higher the CEC the higher the soil fertility.

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Carbon dioxide concentrations in soil are ________ than in the atmosphere because of ________.
 
  A) lower; transpiration B) lower; plant photosynthesis
  C) higher; decay of dead plants and animals D) higher; ongoing respiration in the ground


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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