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    Exam 10: Soils of Dry Regionsalkalinity,salinity and Sodicity
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    Saline Soils Are Characterized by _______
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Saline Soils Are Characterized by _______

Question 3

Question 3

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Saline soils are characterized by _______.


A) high CaCO3 levels near the soil surface
B) sodium adsorption ratios of 13 or higher
C) electrical conductivity of standard saturated paste of less than 4 dS/m
D) pH values of less than 8.5
E) low chloride and sulfate contents

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