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Organic Fertilizer Production

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

It is the most common technology employed to produce biochar.

a)

Hydrolysis

b)

Pyrolysis

c)

Photolysis

d)

Radiolysis

2.

The gas produced when burning biochar is mainly a mixture of the following, except:

a)

Carbon monoxide

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Methane

d)

Nitrogen oxide

3.

When making biochar, what is collected from the partial burning process?

a)

Bio-oil

b)

Gas

c)

Smoke vinegar

d)

Ashes

4.

Which of the following can be made into biochar?

a)

peanut shell

b)

rice husk

c)

sludge

d)

all of them

5.

Which of the following is known as alkali modification method?

a)

chemical oxidation

b)

chemical reduction

c)

metal impregnation

d)

hydrothermal carbonization

6.

The aerobic production of compost using earthworms and biodegradable materials.

a)

Boma composting

b)

Vermicomposting

c)

Bokashi production

d)

Biochar production

7.

Which of the following is not true about the worms?

a)

long, rounded body with a pointed head

b)

no true legs

c)

breathe through the skin

d)

slightly rounded posterior

8.

If you are producing 5-10 tons of vermicompost annually, at what vermicompost production category are you in?

a)

small-scale

b)

middle-scale

c)

intensive-scale

d)

intensive-scale

9.

What is not recommended in vermicomposting?

a)

Cover the heaps with plastics

b)

Maintain a low to optimal temperature

c)

Maintain an optimum moisture level

d)

Prevent attacks of predators

10.

Method of composting where cemented pits of size 5×5×3 feet is used.

a)

Bed

b)

Tunnel

c)

Pit

d)

Wind row

11.

The following describes FPJ except:

a)

sweetens the fruit (Potassium)

b)

helps digestion of animals and plant nutrients

c)

acts as plant hormone

d)

provides rich amount of calcium and protein

12.

The following describes FAA, except:

a)

nitrogen fertilizer/ soil conditioner

b)

insect repellant

c)

"growth hormone" for plant gowth and development.

d)

food for microorganism

13.

Which of the concoctions needs bamboo pole or wooden box when processing?

a)

FAA

b)

FPJ

c)

IMO

d)

OHN

14.

This concoction Induces flowering and prevent over growth of plants.

a)

Calphos

b)

FFJ

c)

LABS

d)

FPJ

15.

This concoction is used as natural pest repellant.

a)

FAA

b)

FPJ

c)

IMO

d)

OHN

16.

An organic soil amendments originally formulated in Japan.

a)

Boma compost

b)

Vermicompost

c)

Bokashi

d)

Biochar

17.

The following are the materials needed for making bokashi, except.

a)

Rice bran

b)

Molasses

c)

Wood chips

d)

Manure

18.

What is the estimated moisture content recommended for Bokashi production?

a)

not more than 50%

b)

not more than 60%

c)

not more than 70%

d)

not more than 80%

19.

How many days is needed to produce Bokashi under anaerobic condition?

a)

15

b)

30

c)

45

d)

60

20.

What factor is reduced under anaerobic Bokashi production?

a)

cost of raw materials

b)

labor cost

c)

spatial requirement

d)

temperature requirement