Question

soils that are rich in clay and organic matter typically have a low cation exchange capacity. true false

Explanation:

Cation exchange capacity (CEC) is the soil's ability to hold positively charged ions. Clay particles and organic matter have a large surface area and are negatively charged, which allows them to attract and hold cations. Soils rich in clay and organic matter have a high CEC, not low.

Answer:

B. False