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which of the following is a physical characteristic of soil that plays an important role in its workability, especially for farmers?
soil color
soil temperature
soil texture
Soil texture refers to the relative proportion of different-sized mineral particles (sand, silt, and clay) in the soil. It directly affects soil workability. For example, sandy soils are easier to till but may have poor water - holding capacity, while clayey soils can be sticky and difficult to work when wet but have good nutrient - holding capacity. Soil color is more related to organic matter content and mineral composition (e.g., iron oxides for red color) and is not as directly related to workability. Soil temperature affects plant growth and some soil biological processes but is not a primary factor in soil workability like texture.
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