Biology
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ISBN: 9781260487947
Author: BROOKER
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 38, Problem 6TY
Which property is not characteristic of clay-rich soils?
- a. high mineral nutrient retention
- b. high water retention
- c. high aeration
- d. lower amounts of sand than clay
- e. All of the above characterize clay-rich soils.
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