what causes potassium to be depleted from the soil?

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2007-01-25 03:19:34 · 2 answers · asked by bushboy_sq 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

Potassium is extremely reactive (+1 valence), and is very mobile in ground water. It can easily be carried away.

2007-01-25 05:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Plants use potassium as a source of nutrients, so it is being used up and possibly not being replaced.

2007-01-25 03:28:27 · answer #2 · answered by au197_0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋