Factors influencing availability of nutrients - SS2 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the term for the measure of soil acidity or alkalinity?
Soil texture
Soil moisture
Soil structure
Soil pH
Excess levels of which nutrient can interfere with the absorption of others in the soil?
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Potassium
Calcium
What process involves water carrying away nutrients from the soil?
Irrigation
Fertilization
Leaching
Composting
When crops are harvested, they take away which essential component?
Organic matter
Soil microbes
Nutrients
Water
Which soil texture holds nutrients the best but can become compacted?
Sandy
Silt
Loam
Clay
What plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling within the soil?
Soil color
Soil temperature
Soil microbes
Soil density
What does decomposition of organic matter in soil contribute to?
Soil compaction
Soil erosion
Nutrient enrichment
Leaching
In which type of soil do nutrients become less accessible due to poor aeration?
Sandy
Loam
Silt
Clay
What can slow down nutrient release and uptake in soil?
Soil texture
Crop rotation
Temperature and moisture
Soil pH