_TLE_Fertilizers_Quiz

This can be an organic or chemical-based substance added to the soil to increase productivity.

• Calcium

• Fertilizer

• Potassium

• Nitrogen

What other three important nutrients do soil and plant need to increase productivity?

Which is NOT a benefit of using organic Fertilizers?

• Production of non-toxic food

• On-farm production

• High capital investment

• safe environment

It refers to a decayed mixture of organic matter such as plants and animal wastes.

• Fertilizer

• Compost

• Nitrogen

• Calcium

Which is NOT a component of Animal-based Fertilizers?

• Uric acid

• bone meal

• animal manure

• blood meal

Mineral-based fertilizers help to lower or raise the ph level of the soil.

• True

• False

Molasses are components of Plant-based fertilizers.

• True

• False

In this composting technique, annelid worms such as earthworms or bloodworms are cultivated.

• Vermiculture or worm composting

• Slow composting

• Fast composting

What type of method is applied when fertilizers are scattered by hand?

• Foliar application

• Broadcast

• Band application

• Top dressing

What method is used when fertilizers are applied to the soil around the plant?

• Scattered

• Band application

• Foliar application

• Broadcast