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State and explain the factors that influence the soil temperature

State and explain the factors that influence the soil temperature

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Dana
Rate of absorption and radiation of heat which depends on the type of soil where dark soils absorb more heat while bare soils lose more heat
Presence of air and water in soil. Water and air are poor conductors of heat hence determine soil temperature
Decay of vegetation matter. Decomposition releases heat to the soil hence raising the soil temperature
Dana05 answered the question on October 14, 2019 at 12:02

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