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A soil with 20 me/100g CEC and 5 me/100g exchangeable H will have a base saturation of

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Correct Answer: Option A
To calculate the percent base saturation, divide the sum of the K, Mg, Ca, and Na (the bases) in meq/100g soil by the CEC. Multiply the result by 100%.
Based on the formula A soil with 20 me/100g CEC and % me/100g exchangeable H will have a base saturation of 25%.
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