Why Might Soil with a Very Low PH Be More

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Multiple Choice

Why might soil with a very low pH be more susceptible to leaching?

• A)The acid ions exchange with the nutrient ions, which then are rinsed away.
• B)The acid ions decompose the vitamins and minerals stored in the roots.
• C)The base ions start to degrade the minerals and lead to insoluble ion salts.
• D)The base ions decompose the vitamins and minerals stored in the roots and suck the valuable minerals into the water.
• E)none of the above

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