Soil Management Test

Soil Management Test
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Question: 1. Field capacity is
water remaining in the soil after gravitational water held within soil macropores has drained.
the maximum water content of a soil after drainage.
water that drains from larger soil pores.
all of the above.

Question: 2. Permanent wilting point is when:
water drains from larger soil pores.
water enters into a soil.
plant roots can no longer absorb water from the soil.
all of the above.

Question: 3. Soil texture is:
the volume of soil available to trees for root development.
how soil particles clump or bind together.
the relative size of soil mineral particles.
all of the above.

Question: 4. Soil management objectives are:
protecting existing root systems.
managing soil moisture.
enhancing root function and development.
all of the above.

Question: 5. Soil management practices include:
.tilling.
assessing soil conditions.
.improving drainage.
all of the above.

Question: 6. Material safety precautions shall be followed for:
applications of materials to adjust the soil pH.
soil modification to improve nutrient uptake.
disease and insect infestations.
all of the above.

Question: 7. Site and soil evaluation objectives include:
topography.
soil texture.
soil structure.
all of the above.

Question: 8. Soil organic matter management objectives include:
maintaining soil organic matter in excess for the plant needs.
using compost.
organic matter should be incorporated into the soil and applied as mulch.
all of the above.

Question: 9. Mitigation of soil compaction include:
increased water penetration.
mulching.
reduce surface runoff.
all of the above.

Question: 10. The objectives of mulching include:
improving plant aesthetics.
conserving soil moisture.
improving soil aeration.
all of the above.

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