Soil suitability factors include: _________, ________, and _________.

Soil suitability factors are crucial for evaluating land for particular uses, such as agriculture, construction, or environmental conservation. The right combination of factors significantly influences the soil's ability to support plant growth and manage water effectively.

The selected answer identifies soil texture, soil depth, and a restrictive horizon as key factors.

Soil texture refers to the size and distribution of soil particles (sand, silt, clay) which impacts drainage, nutrient retention, and aeration. It is essential to understand how different textures can affect soil performance and its suitability for various applications.

Soil depth indicates how deep the soil is before reaching bedrock or an impermeable layer, which affects root development and the capacity of soil to retain moisture and nutrients. Greater soil depth generally means a higher ability to support diverse plant life, making this factor significant in assessing land use.

A restrictive horizon, often a layer within the soil profile that hinders root growth or water movement (such as hardpan), can severely limit the effectiveness of soil for agricultural purposes or landscaping. Including this factor highlights potential limitations that might not be immediately obvious when considering more general characteristics of soil.

The other choices introduce factors such as soil color and composition, which, while valuable for specific assessments, do not encaps