Most Philippine soils are considered young because of the relatively recent geological activity in the region. Frequent volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and weathering processes constantly rejuvenate the soils, preventing them from developing significant age characteristics seen in more stable geological areas.
False. Prairie soils, specifically those found in the Midwestern United States, are still considered some of the most fertile soils in the world due to their high organic matter content and nutrient levels. These soils have been the backbone of productive agriculture in the region for many years.
Sand, silt, and clay are considered mineral soil because they are primarily composed of mineral particles derived from rock weathering. These particles are rich in essential nutrients needed by plants for growth and are an important component of most soils. Additionally, mineral soils have distinct physical properties and characteristics that differentiate them from organic soils.
Tensiometers are most suitable for monitoring moisture levels in soils that have fine texture, such as silty or loamy soils, where water movement is slower. They are less effective in coarse soils like sandy soils due to higher infiltration rates and poor contact between the sensor and soil.
Sandy soils and loosely packed soils such as loamy soils are typically more prone to erosion compared to clay or silt soils. This is because sandy soils have large particles that do not bind well together, making them more susceptible to being carried away by wind or water erosion.
Soils are considered a non-renewable resource on human timescales since it can take hundreds to thousands of years for soils to form naturally. Mismanagement, erosion, pollution, and depletion of nutrients can further deplete soils, making their restoration a challenging and lengthy process.
The natural soils which are considered to be the most furtive is the soil on Hawaii and other volcanic islands, because the volcano has enriched the soil to have high nutrient levels.
False. Prairie soils, specifically those found in the Midwestern United States, are still considered some of the most fertile soils in the world due to their high organic matter content and nutrient levels. These soils have been the backbone of productive agriculture in the region for many years.
Sand, silt, and clay are considered mineral soil because they are primarily composed of mineral particles derived from rock weathering. These particles are rich in essential nutrients needed by plants for growth and are an important component of most soils. Additionally, mineral soils have distinct physical properties and characteristics that differentiate them from organic soils.
The ones with less air pockets and are tightly packed.
The most famous Philippine president is Ferdinand Marcos.
Examples: vegetation and soils.
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Laterite soils are most commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions with high temperatures and heavy rainfall. These environments are conducive to the intense weathering processes that lead to the formation of laterite soils.
The National Bird of the Philippines is the Philippine Eagle (also known as the monkey eating eagle). The Philippine Eagle is a giant forest raptor endemic to the Philippines. It is considered one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world. Unfortunately, it is also one of the world's rarest and certainly among its most critically endangered vertebrate species. At present, the Philippine Eagle is one of the most endangered birds of the planet, with only about 500 birds in the wild.
Soils with high organic matter content such as forest soils or grassland soils tend to have the most humus. Humus is formed from the decomposition of plant and animal material, and soils with abundant organic matter support healthy plant growth and microbial activity.
Tensiometers are most suitable for monitoring moisture levels in soils that have fine texture, such as silty or loamy soils, where water movement is slower. They are less effective in coarse soils like sandy soils due to higher infiltration rates and poor contact between the sensor and soil.
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