ASP 2.2

Front

On the pH scale, 7.0 is an acid substance.

Back

False

Front

The pH scale is a measurement of hydrogen ion activity that uses which range of values?

Back

0-14

Front

Too strong of acidity or alkalinity may cause nutrients to be unavailable for a plant.

Back

True

Front

A treatment for acid soil is to add which of the following substances? Lime, Nitrogen, Clay, Water

Back

Lime

Front

Which of the following pH levels would be optimal for plants that grow well in basic soil? 6.5, 7.0, 6.0, 8.5

Back

8.5

Front

Which soil would need a lime treatment to adjust the pH level to 6.8? Options: Soil with a pH lower than 6.8, Soil with a pH higher than 6.8, Soil with a pH higher than 7.0, Soil with a pH equal to 7.0

Back

Soil with a pH lower than 6.8

Front

Which of the following is a correction for a salinity problem in a potted plant? Add lime, Add acidity, Add clean water, Add fertilizer

Back

Add clean water

Front

Which of the following is a method to measure soil salinity? pH meter, Texture test, Thermometer, Conductivity sensor

Back

Conductivity sensor

Front

An improper balance of soil chemistry can cause deformities or death in plants. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Measurements of soil chemistry can detect plant health problems.

Back

True