Plant Nutrient ID

What are the elements that plants need in large amounts called?

• micronutrients
• macronutrients
• trace elements
• atmospheric elements

What has to happen before nutrients can be taken up by the roots of a plant?

• scarification
• leaching
• dissolve in water
• none of the above

Which of the following is a micronutrient?

• calcium
• chlorine
• magnesium
• sulfur

What is added to fertilizer so that it will spread easily and prevent burning?

• Filler
• pH Balancer
• Lime
• Nitrogen

What is one of the most important soil properties that affects the availability of nutrients?

• Moisture
• Texture
• Organic material
• pH

Which of the following nutrients is NOT one of the 3 nutrients lacking in soil due to the large amounts needed by plants.

• Nitrogen (N)
• Potassium (K)
• Phosphorous (P)
• Sulpher (S)