Question 11
SoilLeaching is
- A.washing away of humus from the soil surface
- B.reduction of soil aeration by pressure
- C.soil erosion by means other than rainfall
- D.loss of organic matter due to exposure to direct sunlight.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (washing away of humus from the soil surface)
Explanation
Leaching is when water draining through the soil washes away soluble nutrients; of the options, washing away of humus is the closest description.