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Soil Properties and Amendments Quiz
Soils contains the nutrients, air and water a plant needs to survive
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True
False
Characteristics of soil include
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dirt
pH level
organiz material
macro and micro nutrients
porosity
varying percentages of sand, silt and clay
active microbes
All of the above
Some of the above
None of the above
Soil texture determines soil's water holding capacity, nutrient holding capacity, erodibility, workability, root penetration and porosity/percolation rate
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True
False
Soil pH is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil.
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True
False
What will grow in neutral soils
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lawns and azaleas
most garden plants and lawns
raspberries
clover, spirea and yews
Steps to create a rich soil
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soil test
adjust pH if necessary
adjust nutrients
add organic matter
correct for drainage
mulch and feed wisely
match the right plant to the right soil conditions
All of the above
None of the above