Highly Trained Soil Scientists Generally Map a Soil Landscape by Sampling

question 10

Multiple Choice

Highly trained soil scientists generally map a soil landscape by sampling the soil in ______.

• A)pre-determined a grid-like geometric pattern of evenly spaced points
• B)a computer-calculated pattern of random points
• C)series of transects with sampling points concentrated near expected soil boundaries
• D)four soil pits, one dug in each corner of the area to be mapped
• E)A and D

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The value of the best alternative foregone where a choice needs to be made between several mutually exclusive alternatives.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return.

Future Value

Value of cash flows at a future date, taking into account interest accumulated between when the cash flow occurred and the future date.

Double-Declining Balance

An accelerated method of depreciation that doubles the rate at which an asset’s book value declines compared to straight-line depreciation.