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WorksheetsSoil Testing and Fertilization
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of these IS NOT affected by soil pH?
a)
Availability of most of the essential nutrients
b)
Activity of Microorganisms
c)
Performance of some herbicides
d)
The soil water holding capacity
2.
Which of these nutrients is reduced in its availability at pH 8.0
a)
Iron
b)
Calcium
c)
Magnesium
d)
Sulfur
3.
Which of these IS NOT a preferred method for determining soil pH?
a)
Home soil test.
b)
Jar Test
c)
A private lab
d)
Cooperative Extension Services
4.
When is the ideal time for Liming a lawn?
a)
One year after seeding
b)
Every 10 years
c)
One month after seeding
d)
Before the lawn is seeded
5.
Returning grass clipping to the lawn can reduce the nitrogen requirement by at least how much?
a)
50%
b)
25%
c)
5%
d)
0%
6.
Which of these Holidays is NOT recommended as a good time for lawn fertilization?
a)
Memorial Day
b)
Easter
c)
Independence Day
d)
Labor Day
7.
The amount of nitrogen per application required to maintain healthy turf is:
a)
1 lb per 100 square feet
b)
1 lb per 1000 square feet
c)
5 lbs per acre
d)
3 lbs per 1000 square feet
8.
Which of these is NOT a step to minimize nutrient runoff from your lawn?
a)
Fertilize your lawn every year
b)
Sweep up spilled fertilizer
c)
Aerate your lawn
d)
Water lawns after applying fertilizer.
9.
Which of these is NOT a consideration in the effective use of nitrogen?
a)
Type of nitrogen to be applied
b)
Amount of nitrogen applied at any one time
c)
Whether the nitrogen is organic or synthetic
d)
The number of applications per season
10.
Which of these IS a reason to use fertilizer with phosphorous?
a)
A new lawn installation
b)
A soil test indicates low phosphorous
c)
Both A and B are correct
d)
Neither A or B are correct
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