APFIVE Cation Exchange Capacity and Soil Health
How does the concept of cation exchange capacity in soil relate to its ability to maintain stable nutrient levels and pH?
A
CEC has no impact on nutrient retention, only affecting soil structure
B
Higher CEC allows soil to retain more cations, buffering against nutrient loss and pH changes
C
Lower CEC increases soil’s ability to hold onto anions, stabilizing nutrient availability
D
Increased CEC leads to rapid leaching of nutrients, destabilizing soil pH
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