Soil

which mineral is not generally found in clay soil?

• kaolinite

• quartz

• montmorilonite

• illite

This term indicates the relative content of particles of various sizes, such as sand, silt and clay in the soil.

• texture

• pH

• consistency

• nutrient content

Which particle is the most porous and allows for the most water to travel between them?

• silt

• clay

• loam

• sand

This refers to a type of water that can escape from the soil.

• capillary

• gravitational

• flowing

• hygroscopic

What type of soil water is used by plants?

• gravitational

• saline

• capillary

• hygroscopic

Which of the following is not a primary nutrient required for plant growth?

• calcium

• potassium

• phosphorus

• nitrogen

Which of the following are the macronutrients that can be absorbed atmospherically?

• Phosphorus, Nitrogen, Carbon

• Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon

• Carbon, Nitrogen, Potassium

• Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen

When you hear the word "potash", what element does it refer to?

• Phosphorus

• Nitrogen

• Potassium

• Iron

This land is capable of a wide variety of agricultural uses that involve regular cultivation where in fact, the easiest land to farm. Which land and soil class does it refer to?

• Land and Soil Capability Class 8

• 
  Land and Soil Capability Class 3

• Land and Soil Capability Class 2

• 
  Land and Soil Capability Class 1

If your soil sample from your farm or garden has 35% sand, 40% silt and 25% clay. What is the texture of your soil?

• clay

• loam

• clay loam

• sandy clay