Cultivation typically results in which of the following?

• A. No change
• B. Less thatch
• C. Reduced soil compaction
• D. Increased water infiltration

Answer: (C)

Cultivation loosens the soil in the turf’s root zone, creating air spaces and breaking up compacted layers. This relief of compaction directly improves the soil’s structure, allowing roots to penetrate more easily and water and air to move through more freely. Because of this, the most consistent and direct outcome is reduced soil compaction. While some cultivation methods can affect thatch or influence infiltration, those effects are secondary to the primary change in soil density and pore space.