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Soil pH

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All of the following are part of the three main nutrients except_____________________.

a)

Carbon

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Potassium

d)

Phosphorus

2.

In N-P-K, N stands for ___________________.

a)

Nutrients

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Nickel

d)

Neon

3.

In N-P-K, P stands for ___________________.

a)

Phosphorus

b)

Potassium

c)

Plutonium

d)

pH

4.

In N-P-K, K stands for ___________________.

a)

Phosphorus

b)

Krypton

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Potassium

5.

This is the element that is responsible for increase protein and yield while giving plants their green color.

a)

Potassium

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Carbon

6.

This is the element that is responsible for strong root formation and development as well as aids seedlings to germinate.

a)

Potassium

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Carbon

7.

This is the element that is responsible for the production of carbohydrates, seed formation and germination.

a)

Potassium

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Carbon

8.

The pH scale runs from ________ to __________.

a)

0,14

b)

7,14

c)

0,7

d)

0,28

9.

Soils that are bases are known as_____________.

a)

Alkaline

b)

Acidic

c)

Fertile

d)

Nitrogen loving

10.

Soils that have a pH of 3.7 are considered

a)

Alkaline

b)

Acidic

c)

Basic

d)

Neutral

11.

Soils that have a pH of 12.7 are considered

a)

Alkaline

b)

Acidic

c)

Neutral

d)

Carbon

12.

Soils that have a pH of 7 are considered

a)

Alkaline

b)

Acidic

c)

Neutral

d)

Carbon

13.

Household items such as lye, bleach, ammonia, and egg whites are considered________.

a)

Alkaline

b)

Acidic

c)

Neutral

d)

Carbon

14.

Household items such as battery acid, lemon juice, and coffee are considered__________.

a)

Alkaline

b)

Acidic

c)

Neutral

d)

Carbon

15.

pH corresponds to the concentration of _______ions.

a)

C+

b)

OH-

c)

H+

d)

H-

16.

If the concentration of hydrogen ions is 1 x 10-9M, the pH is________.

a)

10

b)

9

c)

90

d)

.00001

17.

Acids give off_________, while bases give off______________.

a)

Hydroxide ions, hydrogen atoms

b)

Hydroxide ions, carbon ions

c)

Carbon ions, hydroxide atoms

d)

Hydrogen atoms, hydroxide ions

18.

Adding organic matter, sulphur, and manure make the soil more____________.

a)

Alkaline

b)

Acidic

c)

Neutral

d)

Carbon

19.

Adding ashes, lime, and oyster shells makes the soils more__________.

a)

Alkaline

b)

Acidic

c)

Neutral

d)

Carbon

20.

Which of the following elements is least available at a pH of 7?

a)

Nitrates

b)

Iron

c)

Phosphates

d)

Magnesium