AGRICULTURE 9 QUIZ BEE 24-25

The more sunlight the site receives the better for a vegetable garden because sunlight is the most important factor for growing healthy vegetables.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The site should be far to a natural source of water (river, spring) or a deep well can be constructed to assure adequate water supply will be available year round

• TRUE

• FALSE

One of the most effective means of reducing potential problems is through proper site selection.

• FALSE

• TRUE

Soil is the life-blood of vegetable production.

• TRUE

• FALSE

An ideal topography for vegetable production is one that is nearly flat to slightly sloping, well drained, and free of trees, rocks, and low areas.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It refers to the physical characteristics of the overall field site and includes conditions such as the contour, soil depth, water, air drainage, and the presence of rock.

• TOPOGRAPHY

• GEOGRAPHY

• AGRICULTURE

• SOIL

defined as the loose and friable material of the earth’s surface for plants to grow.

• Rock
• Clay
• Soil
• Sand

It is the more productive layer of the soil, and it is also known as surface soil

• Topsoil
• Clay
• Subsoil
• Bedrock

This type of soil stick together readily and form a sticky or gluey texture

• Peaty soil
• Clay soil
• Sandy soil
• Loamy soil

It is a less productive under layer of the soil.

• Topsoil
• Subsoil
• Sand
• Clay