agriculture

Question 1

Abiotic factors which affect soil erosion

Answer 1

wind, rainfall, gradients

Question 2

biotic factors which affect soil erosion

Answer 2

compaction from cattle, compaction form machinery, lack of organic matter / soil biota

Question 3

farming techniques which help stop erosion

Answer 3

contour ploughing, mulching, terracing, wind breaks and tied ridging

Question 4

Ideal soil pH

Answer 4

5.5-7.0

Question 5

4 components of soil texture

Answer 5

sand, silt, clay and loam

Question 6

characteristics of too much clay in soil

Answer 6

poor drainage, good nutrients retention

Question 7

characteristics of too much sand in soil

Answer 7

good drainage, poor nutrients retention

Question 8

characteristics of loamy soil

Answer 8

holds a sufficient amount of water, good nutrients retention

Question 9

soil biota

Question 10

soil organic matter

Question 11

Abiotic factors which affect agriculture

Answer 11

Climate/weather, nutrients availability, soil texture, pH, soil biota