Importance of Soil

Which historical event played an important role in our farming practices today?

• WWII

• Dust Bowl

• Farming Movement of 1940

• Evention of the John Deere Plow

Earth Consists of:

• Two parts: Solid parts (Mantle, Core & Crust) & Atmosphere

• Three parts: Mantle, Core & Crust

• Three Parts: Mantle, Core & Atmoshpere

• Two Parts: Atmosphere & Topsoil

The layer between the continental rock and the atmosphere is known as the

• Mantle Layer

• Core Layer

• Silt Layer

• Soil Layer

What role does temperature play in plant growth?

• Respiration

• Germinaiton

• Growth

• Photosynthesis

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True or False: Soil temporarily hold the nutrients needed for plants?

• True

• False

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Which one of these cycles isn't a key factor in plant production?

• Carbon Cycle

• Water Cycle

• Magnesium Cycle

• Nitrogen Cycle

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True or False: Oxygen is only supplied to the above ground portion of the plants.

• False

• True

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Best growth temperature for most plants falls in which range?

• 50-60 Degrees F

• 25-45 Degrees F

• 60-70 Degrees F

• 40-50 Degrees F

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Water is temporarily stored in soil for plant use, which soil type is most likely to hold that water storage the longest?

• sand

• silt

• clay

• None, all equal

The Carbon Cycle is used in what key plant process?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Germination

• Elongation

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