WorksheetsSoil Nutrient
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Pale green or yellow plants due to lack of chlorophyll would indicate a deficiency in__________
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
The chemical symbol for potassium is _________
K
P
Po
N
The primary function of this element is to contribute to the general health of the plant and encourage root growth and fruit formation
nitrogen
phosphorus
potassium
oxygen
A nutrient that plants need in high quantities for normal growth and development.
micronutrient
macronutrient
broadcasting
tilth
A nutrient that is essential for plant growth but is needed in small or minute amounts.
micronutrients
macronutrients
tilth
fertigation
Which is not a primary macronutrient?
Calcium
Nitrogen
Potassium
Phosphorus
Which one is a micronutrient?
Sulfur
Nitrogen
Zinc
Calcium
Micronutrients are used in large quantities by plants
True
False
What two kinds of material make up soil?
dirt and worms
dirt and minerals
organic material and minerals
topsoil and rocks
Which of the following are signs of Nitrogen deficiency
Yellowing of the leaves
Necrosis of the older leaves
Slow growth
All of the above
The addition of Calcium and magnesium ions in cation exchange makes the soil more
Acidic
Alkaline
Plants have roots that take in water and nutrients from _____.
stem
soil
sunlight
air
