Soil pH

Soil pH is important because

• it determines a soil's suitability for life

• it determines whether nutrient elements are at optimal, deficient, or toxic levels

• it determines the fate of soil pollution

• all answers are correct

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the pH range which provides for the optimal availability of plant essential nutrients (elements)?

• 12.3-14.2

• 6.3-7.2

• 2.3-3.3

• none of the answers are correct

If we find today that the soil is too acidic (below 4.5), how might that affect the number of species we find?

• We may find a lot MORE species as most plants like acidic soil.

• We may find a lot LESS species as most plants like very basic soil.

• We may find LESS species as most plants will not grow well since they won't have the nutrients to grow and reproduce in very acidic soil.

• There should be no measurable effect.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

ALL plants thrive in soil with neutral pH

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Only pH testing equipment can be used to test for the pH of soil

• true

• false

If you find a plot of land to not be in optimal pH level, you should find another plot of land more suitable since nothing can be done to correct it

• true

• false

How would you rate your understanding of the general relationship between soil pH and plant nutrient availability?

• Got it! (I can teach this to another person)

• Meh. (I understand most information, but still have questions)

• Help! (I do not understand)

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of something

• Acid test

• pH

• Basisty

• Alkalinity test

Which plant likes neutral soil?

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Which of the following elements becomes more available in acid soils?

• Zinc

• Copper

• Calcium

• Nitrogen