3.1 Sorting Out Potting Soil Review

What is one of the goals of potting media for growing crops in containers?

• Heavy weight for stability

• Light weight for shipping and handling

• High cost for quality assurance

• Low porosity for water retention

Why is porosity important in potting media?

• To increase weight

• For drainage and aeration

• To retain more water

• To reduce cost

What is a benefit of water retention in potting media?

• Prevents containers from drying out too quickly

• Increases the weight of the container

• Reduces the need for aeration

• Lowers the cost of the media

Which of the following is a goal of potting media regarding cost?

• High cost

• Moderate cost

• Low cost

• Variable cost

Which of the following is a type of ingredient used in potting media that is derived from non-living matter?

• Organic materials

• Inorganic materials

• Soil enhancers

• Plant tissues

What type of potting media ingredient includes fertilizers, wetting agents, and soil chemistry buffers?

• Organic materials

• Inorganic materials

• Soil enhancers

• Animal tissues

Which type of potting media ingredient is derived from plant or animal tissues?

• Organic materials

• Inorganic materials

• Soil enhancers

• Mineral substances

Which of the following is an example of a light weight and very porous volcanic material used in potting media?

• Sand

• Perlite

• Clay

• Gravel

What type of material is pumice considered in the context of potting media?

• Organic

• Inorganic

• Synthetic

• Metallic

Which of the following materials is NOT mentioned as a volcanic material used in potting media?

• Vermiculite

• Pumice

• Perlite

• Limestone