Question

drag the tiles to the correct boxes to complete the pairs. match the soil characteristic with its effect on plants. biological activities textures ph nutrient composition affect drainage and nutrient availability when too high, levels of cations are harmful to plants present due to decomposing plant matter or fertilizer important to biodiversity and soil formation

Explanation:

• Soil textures affect drainage and nutrient availability as different textures (e.g., sandy, clay - like) have different pore sizes which influence water and nutrient movement.
• Soil pH can be a problem when too high as it can lead to harmful levels of cations for plants. High pH can change the chemical forms of nutrients and make some elements more available in toxic amounts.
• Nutrient composition is present due to decomposing plant matter or fertilizer as these are sources of essential elements for plants.
• Biological activities in soil are important to biodiversity and soil formation as soil organisms like bacteria, fungi, and earthworms play key roles in these processes.

Answer:

• Affect drainage and nutrient availability → Textures
• When too high, levels of cations are harmful to plants → pH
• Present due to decomposing plant matter or fertilizer → Nutrient composition
• Important to biodiversity and soil formation → Biological activities