The students  also collect samples of topsoil from an area under some trees.describe an experiment that the students could use to investigate the water -holding capacity of soil

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A: Water is a substance which is made up of chemical elements like hydrogen and oxygen and exist in the…

Q: During the planting season, for what the water was first used?

A: At the planting season, trees are planted. We apply water to the soil at the time of plantation.…

Q: Find and define "Soil moisture water based on availability to plants"

A: The loose surface layer that covers the majority of land is known as soil. It is made up of both…

Q: 300 words, Explain the difference between a species that is reduces and a reducing agent. Write it…

A: •A species  that is reduced is  known as oxidising agent •The difference between a species that is…

Q: Name a solution whose concentration is greater than that of cell sap.

A: Osmosis is a process in which water molecules from the low concentration of solute to the areas…

Q: Imagine you sampled a field that is 60 m X 130 m to see how many white clover plants are growing…

A: Answer. Total Area of the field  = 60 m x 130 m = 7800 m2The area of each quadrant sample used is…

Q: In the upper portions of the soil, which organism would you expect to have the least number? A.…

A: Answers ; The organisms that is least in number in the upper portion of the soil is  The correct…

Q: a) You run an experiment to estimate the water flow rate of the drip irrigation system in the Elon…

A: all the calculations above can be done with the help of simple formulas and equation  the data…

Q: What are three ways in which human mismanagement can cause soil damage?

A: Soil degradation is the biological, chemical, or physical process that can damage the quality of…

Q: Soil fertility is lost by

A: Soil is the uppermost layer of Earth's crust formed by minerals, water, organic material, gases,…

Q: The culture medium can be reffered to as a 'highly enriched labotary soil.justify this statement?

A: Culture medium:   It is also known as a growth medium where specific microorganisms and plants will…

Q: A student places some table sugar into a negative control flask. Explain the effect this would have…

A: To get  more specific answer please provide details regarding nutrient test.

Q: Briefly discuss one extraction method used in studying/analyzing plant phytochemicals.

A: Plants are a reservoir of biochemical that can be used by humans in pharmaceutical and agrochemical…

Q: If the pasture is 15% dry matter, how much (kg) fresh (wet) pasture is 18 kgDM?

A: Dry matter refers to the portion of a substance that remains after all the water has been removed by…

Q: A scientist investigating into the quality of soil in Potsin area determined the soil bulk density…

A: Mass and volume are two units used to measure objects. Mass is the amount of matter an object…

Q: This apparatus was used by a student, in a brightly lit room, to measure the rate of water loss from…

A: Transpiration is the process by which plants loose water from the plant in the form of water vapour.…

Q: Experiments usually have several controlled variables. These are variables that must be kept…

A: Control variable kept constant throughout the course of the experiment so that we do not get any…

Q: Why is water measure in pharmaceutical products essential

A: Pharmaceutical products include drugs and medications used for the prevention and treatment of…

Q: Flooding causes an accumulation of high levels of ethylene in plant roots. True or false

A: Flooding causes severe environmental stress for plants, especially those that thrive in low-lying or…

Q: Analyze each statement (A and B) whether they are true or false. Use the choices below in answering…

A: The vertical cross-section of the soil which is composed of various layers arranged parallel to the…

Q: Which region of soil is the most microbially active?

A: The microbe is a term used for microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoans. These…

Q: state a research question that will directly address the farmer’s problem

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Q: In a report, describe what gel Electrophoresis is and its principles

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Q: It is better to grow plants in soil than in sand because soil

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A: For agricultural purpose the soil is very much important for plant growth and development. Soil…

Q: Write detail note on types of irrigation

A: Water is primarily irrigated; irrigated water is needed for growing the crops this planet survives…

Q: Select the following characteristics that clay soils possess. I. Poor aeration. II. Poor drainage.…

A: Option (D) is correct answer. Clay Soils: Clay is a fine grained natural soil material containing…

Q: Design an infographic material showing how human activities may alter the quality and quantity of…

A: The infographic displayed below aims to demonstrate the ways in which human activities can affect…

Q: A plant was exposed to a light source that only faced one side of the plant. The shaded side of the…

A: This method also we known as Photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is most important to all lifecycle on…

Q: Explain two ways that soil can lose nutrients.

A: * The soil can lose its nutrients by soil erosion, runoff, leaching and burning of crop residues. *…

Q: How to determine the presence of a possible metabolites in a freshly collected plant samples.

A: The presence of possible metabolites in the plant samples is determined after the extraction…

Q: discuss the role of ions in soil fertility.

A: Soil is the mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids and organism that will together…

Q: Draw a diagram of the flow of water in a utility plant that purifiesdrinking water.

A: The drinking water is devoid of the chemicals like the inorganic and organic compounds, other…

Q: Interpret the soil triangle. What percentage of clay, silt, and sand does the soil type contain…

A: The soil texture triangle is a graphical representation used to classify soils based on their…

Q: State three moistures condition for determining soil consistence

A: Soil consistency It is defined as the strength with which the materials of soil are held together…

Q: Would the particle density of a soil high in organic matter be the same?  Higher or Lower? Why?

A: Particle density is expressed as ratio of  total mass of solid particles to their total volume and…

Q: Which substance is used to remove chlorophyll from a green leaves in the presence of sunlight to…

A: One of the most important pigments that are responsible for the process of photosynthesis is called…

Q: Give two reasons why bulk density measurement is vital during soil quality investigations. B.…

A: To determine: Two reasons why bulk density is vital for soil investigation How soil samples for bulk…

Q: What if you were designing an experiment testing the impact of different pH levels on plant growth.…

A: Soil pH ranges from 3 (extremely acidic) to 10 (extremely alkaline). This range is determined by a…

Q: 1. What is humus? The organic companent of soll, farmed by the decomposition af learves and odher…

A: According to guidelines we have to answer the first 3 sub-parts only. so please kingly post the…

Q: Isn’t soil just lifeless dirt?

A: ANSWER: No, soil cannot be attributed as lifeless dirt since it is an integral component of the…

Environmental effects

Environmental effect is the beneficial or adverse impact of human products, services, or activities on the environment. For example, the release of volatile organic compounds negatively affects the environment and causes smog formation. On the other hand, collecting litter and putting it in bins positively affects the environment.