Environmental Effects of Soil Organic Matter
Two adjacent agricultural fields have identical parent material and climate conditions. The soil in Field A contains 3% organic matter, while the soil in Field B contains 1%. Which statement best describes an environmental consequence of this difference?
A
Field A will require more fertilizer inputs to maintain productivity
B
Field B will have higher cation exchange capacity
C
Field B likely requires more irrigation due to reduced water-holding capacity
D
Field A will experience more severe erosion during rainfall events
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