5.02 (part1)

Which pH reading is alkaline?

• 1

• 3

• 6

• 9

When measuring pH, the higher the soil pH number, the:

• less alkaline.

• more acidic.

• more alkaline.

• more neutral.

When indicating or measuring pH, the lower the pH number, the:

• less acid.

• more acidic.

• more alkaline.

• more neutral.

Clayey textured soils are characterized by:

• being loose and single grain.

• having high moisture-holding capacity.

• having large soil particles.

• having low moisture-holding capacity.

The pH test on a soil sample determines the:

• acidity or alkalinity.

• air and water movement.

• amount of nitrogen.

• salinity or salt content.

Which is a characteristic of sandy textured soils?

• High moisture-holding capacity

• High nutrient-holding capacity

• Low moisture-holding capacity

• Small packed together soil particles

Mark takes some soil samples from his lawn and some from a field where he grows vegetables. Compared to the field samples, his samples from the lawn should be taken:

• about 2 inches deeper.

• about 8 inches deeper.

• about 2 inches shallower.

• at the same depth.

Which soil particles are the smallest?

• Clay

• Rocks

• Sand

• Silt

A soil test report will include:

• cost of fertilizer

• cost of lime

• recommended planting time

• suggested fertilizer rate

Rory is studying the pH scale. What number represents neutral?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9