The Amount of Water a Soil Holds at Field Capacity

question 34

Multiple Choice

The amount of water a soil holds at field capacity is greatest for

• A)clay.
• B)sand.
• C)silt.
• D)loam.

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Definitions:

Background Extinction

The natural rate at which species become extinct as part of earth's biological history, without human influence.

Genetic Diversity

The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species, crucial for adaptation and survival amidst environmental changes.

Survival Fittest

A concept from evolutionary theory referring to the survival and reproduction of organisms that are best adapted to their environment.

Extinction Rate

The rate at which species become extinct, often accelerated by human activities and environmental changes.