Highly trained soil scientists generally map a soil landscape by sampling the soil in ______.
A)pre-determined a grid-like geometric pattern of evenly spaced points
B)a computer-calculated pattern of random points
C)series of transects with sampling points concentrated near expected soil boundaries
D)four soil pits, one dug in each corner of the area to be mapped
E)A and D

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Highly trained soil scientists generally map a soil landscape by sampling the soil in series of transects with sampling points concentrated near expected soil boundaries. This allows for a more accurate representation of the soil variations across the landscape. Option A is too restrictive and may miss certain areas of the landscape, while option B is too random and may not capture the pattern or distribution of soil types. Option D, on the other hand, is too limited and may not provide enough information about the soil variations. Option E includes two choices that are either too limited or too random, so it is not the best choice.

Highly Trained Soil Scientists Generally Map a Soil Landscape by Sampling