AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 4.3 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 4.3 of AP Environmental Science – Soil Composition and Properties.
Questions List
Topic 4.3
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: ERT-4.C.1
What is the water-holding capacity of soil?
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Topic 4.3: Soil Composition and Properties
Learning Objective: ERT-4.C
Describe similarities and differences between properties of different soil types.
Essential Knowledge: ERT-4.C.1
Water holding capacity—the total amount of water soil can hold—varies with different soil types. Water retention contributes to land productivity and fertility of soils.
Essential Knowledge: ERT-4.C.2
The particle size and composition of each soil horizon can affect the porosity, permeability, and fertility of the soil.
Essential Knowledge: ERT-4.C.3
There are a variety of methods to test the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soil that can aid in a variety of decisions, such as irrigation and fertilizer requirements.
Essential Knowledge: ERT-4.C.4
A soil texture triangle is a diagram that allows for the identification and comparison of soil types based on their percentage of clay, silt, and sand.
