Why Is Cation-Exchange Capacity (CEC)an Important Soil Characteristic

question 14

Multiple Choice

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 a measure of soil fertility; the higher the CEC the higher the soil fertility.
• C)CEC is used to infer soil texture without having to use a soil texture triangle.
• D)CEC is an indirect way to measure soil pH; it indicates whether the soil is neutral,alkaline,or acidic.