Nutrients in Soil

Plants require _____ essential nutrients

• 17

• 10

• 13

• 22

What are the primary nutrients for plant growth?

• nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium

• calcium, magnesium, sulfur

• iron, boron, zinc

• carbon, manganese, chlorine

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What are the roles of each nutrient?

Groups:

(a) Nitrogen

,

(b) Phosphorus

,

(c) Potassium

• It helps the plant trap and use the sun's energy to make food through photosynthesis.

• It protects plants from diseases.

• It helps the plants stay healthy, green, and strong.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

How do plants get the nutrients they need?

• roots

• leaves

• stem

• flowers

What can we use to add nutrients to soil?

• - Hint: there are 2 correct choices -

• fertilizer

• organic matter

• laundry detergent

• gasoline

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which is not one of the four r's in the nutrient stewardship system?

• Right Time

• Right Place

• Right Rate

• Right Equipment