Porosity Is the Term That Describes the Amount of Void

question 16

Multiple Choice

Porosity is the term that describes the amount of void space within a material. What explains why porosity is important with respect to soils?

• A) provides plant roots access to moisture and oxygen
• B) makes soils less compactable
• C) reduces the ability of erosion to strip away topsoil
• D) provides space for the breakdown of aluminum minerals
• E) allows iron oxides to accumulate

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