what kind of soil is treated with gypsum to make it suitable for cropping______?
Correct answer: D. Alkaline
- A. Soil with excessive clay content
- B. Acidic
- C. Waterlogged
- D. Alkaline
Explanation
Gypsum supplies calcium, which replaces exchangeable sodium in alkaline or sodic soil; the displaced sodium can then be leached away. This improves soil structure and makes the land more suitable for crops.
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