Question: Peat' soil are generally characterized as:
Options:
Black, heavy and acidic
Red, light and acidic soil
Black, light and alkaline soil
Black, heavy and neutral soil
✅ Explanation:
Peat soils are formed from the accumulation of partially decomposed organic matter in waterlogged conditions.
-Black Color: The high organic matter content gives peat its characteristic black color
-Heavy: Peat soils are heavy due to their high water retention capacity.
-Acidic: The decomposition of organic matter in anaerobic conditions leads to the formation of organic acids, making peat soils acidic
Peat soils are formed from the accumulation of partially decomposed organic matter in waterlogged conditions.
-Black Color: The high organic matter content gives peat its characteristic black color
-Heavy: Peat soils are heavy due to their high water retention capacity.
-Acidic: The decomposition of organic matter in anaerobic conditions leads to the formation of organic acids, making peat soils acidic