The soil pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity in soils. aq) in a solution. In water, it normally ranges from -1 to 14, with 7 being neutral. A pH below 7 is acidic and above 7 is alkaline. Soil pH is considered a master variable in soils as it controls many chemical processes that take place.
3. Cultural Factor : It is an established fact that there is an intimate connection between our beliefs and social institutions, our values and social relationships. Values, beliefs, ideas, institutions are the basic elements of a culture.
This theory asserts that there are three factors which increase a person's likelihood to respond to social influence: 1  Strength: The importance of the influencing group to the individual. 2  Immediacy: Physical (and temporal) proximity of the influencing group to the individual at the time of the influence attempt.