Which of the following is correct regarding the soil physical property of soil?
A) Dark soils always indicate high organic content.
B) Despite the imporantance of color in describing soils, there is no standard methods for standardized descriptions.
C) Soil color is used solely to determine the moisture content of soil-darker soils have a higher moisture content, whereas lighter soils have less water content.
D) Color reflects composition and chemical makeup of a soil.

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Color reflects the composition and chemical makeup of a soil. Darker soils may be high in organic matter, but it can also indicate high iron or manganese content. Soil color is an important physical property to consider when evaluating soil quality and can provide information about soil drainage, aeration, and nutrient availability. While standardized methods for color descriptions exist (such as Munsell soil color charts), there is some subjectivity involved in color descriptions due to variations in lighting and individual perception. Soil color is not solely used to determine moisture content.

Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding the Soil Physical