Which of the Following Comparisons of the Three Different Classes

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following comparisons of the three different classes of salt-affected soils is correct?

• A)Sodic soils generally have the lowest pH.
• B)Saline soils are generally higher in soluble salts than saline-sodic soils.
• C)Sodic soils generally have the highest EC levels.
• D)The pH of saline soils is generally above 8.5.
• E)Sodic soils are commonly formed by leaching saline-sodic soils.

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