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TYPES OF FERTILIZERS

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The first fertilizer produced by chemical processes.

a)

Urea

b)

Superphosphate

c)

ammonium phosphate

d)

organic fertilizer

2.

Developed a method to convert atmospheric nitrogen into fertilizer .

a)

Rouelle and Wohler

b)

Haber and Bosch

c)

Bosch and Wohler

d)

Rouelle and Haber

3.

What is superphosphate made of?

a)

by treating bones with sulfuric acid Coprolites and phosphate rock

b)

a mixture of calcium acid phosphate and calcium sulfate

c)

approximately equal amount of phosphorus and sulfur

d)

made from insoluble mineral phosphates by treatment with sulfuric acid

4.

This kind of fertilizer feed the soil.

a)

organic fertilizer

b)

synthetic fertilizer

5.

This element supports vegetative growth of plants.

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Potassium

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Magnesium

6.

This minerals from the soil improves roots and flowering of the plants.

a)

Phosphorus

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

7.

This element boosts protection against environmental threats and

severe weather conditions to pest attacks.

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Potassium

c)

Calcium

d)

Phosphorus

8.

In urea, what is the percentage composition of nitrogen?

a)

46 %

b)

20%

c)

26%

d)

2%

9.

The following are other application of urea in industry EXCEPT.

a)

animal feed additive

b)

pharmaceuticals

c)

resin production

d)

fuel

10.

What is the benefits of using Urea in plants?

a)

It supply the plants with nitrogen in order to stimulate the growth of green, leafy vegetation.

b)

Contribute to the process of photosynthesis

c)

It is vital for seedlings and young plants.

d)

Helps plants grown for their fruiting and flowering.

11.

A method that uses microbes and earthworms to stabilize active organic materials and transform them into a useful soil amendment and source of plant nutrients.

a)

Vermicompost

b)

Green manure

c)

Aerobic

d)

Anaerobic

12.

The following materials are possible for making compost EXCEPT.

a)

Coffee residue

b)

vegetable waste

c)

pet waste

d)

paper napkins

13.

What is the chemical formula of Urea fertilizer?

a)

CH₄N₂O

b)

CaCO3

c)

NH₄NO₃

d)

(NH4)3PO4

14.

Does urea contains Potassium and Phosphorus?

a)

YES

b)

NO

15.

The following are ways to put urea in plants EXCEPT.

a)

Dissolve it in water and spray in the leafy part of the plants

b)

Sprinkle it on the area within the plants.

c)

Put it directly in the roots of the plants.

d)

Mix it with the soil before planting the seeds.

16.

Indicator that shows plants have nitrogen deficiency.

a)

pale-green color and yellowing of the leaves

b)

Leaves may be curled, distorted, smaller than normal, or drop prematurely.

c)

It stunts plant growth and reduces yield.

d)

defoliation of lower leaves and reduced fruit yields

17.

What is the main function of using egg shell as organic fertilizer?

a)

strengthening plants' cell walls

b)

increase crop production

c)

stabilize the pH of the soil

d)

support the water retention of the plants

18.

The following are benefits of using eggshell as fertilizer EXCEPT.

a)

encourage root growth

b)

helps to lower the soil's pH level

c)

Encourage a good bacterial population which in turn promotes healthy root growth.

d)

stimulate flowering

19.

The following are disadvantages of using eggshell as fertilizer EXCEPT.

a)

eggshells contain bacteria

b)

can attract rats to your compost pile

c)

If you don’t crush the shells well enough, they will take a while to decompose

d)

Won’t burn your plant’s roots

20.

What is the chemical composition of eggshell?

a)

NH4NO3

b)

KNO3

c)

(NH4)2SO 4

d)

CaCO3