Soil Outcome 2 Review Quiz

Soils which are ‘stable’ ....

• have a well rounded personality and don't fly off the hinge when upset

• resist being broken apart when exposed to wind and rain and allows roots to anchor plants

• hold 3 horses

Fungi stabilises soil

• True

• False

Around what pH are the most nutrients available for growing grass

• 6

• 6.5

• 7

• 7.5

When soils go below pH 6.5 (or above 7.5) which of the 3 major Nutrients rapidly becomes unavailable

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Potassium

Which of the below affects nutrient availability in the soil

• Soil pH

• Soil Biological Activity

• Soil Exchange Capacity

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Soil Biology awakens at what temperature (jn celcius)

Soil Biology is most active above what temperature in celcius?

Nutrient deficiencies in plants can show up readily on what part of the plant?

• Foliage

• Flowers

• Roots

Having a desirable (BLANK) can help to retain soluble nutrients in the soil - making them more accessible to the plants

Soil stability, texture and structure do not affect the timing and frequency of fertiliser application.

• True

• False