Why Is Cation-Exchange Capacity (CEC)an Important Soil Characteristic

Multiple Choice

Why is cation-exchange capacity (CEC) an important soil characteristic?

A) CEC is an indication of the soil permeability;the lower the CEC the higher the permeability.
B) CEC is a measure of soil fertility;the higher the CEC the higher the soil fertility.
C) CEC is an indirect way to measure soil pH;it indicates whether the soil is neutral,alkaline,or acidic.
D) CEC is used to infer soil texture without having to use a soil texture triangle.
E) CEC is a measure of all of the chemical properties of soil,providing a single,easy to obtain measurement.