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Soil Science Lab Final
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Undergraduate 1
11/28/2011

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Soil samples for nematode analysis should be thoroughly oven dried before being shipped to the lab. (t/f)
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false
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Soil samples for nematode analysis should be collected in the late winter. (t/f)
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false
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Vegetable samples for disease diagnosis should be wrapped in newspaper before being shipped to the laboratory. (t/f)
Definition
true
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Chemical soil tests are calibrated using field tests. (t/f)
Definition
true
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Inclusion of lime or fertilizer that has not reacted with the soil in a soil sample for fertility analysis will not affect the results. (t/f)
Definition
false
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When sampling a 30 acre field for fertility analysis at least ______ composite samples should be sent to the lab.
Definition
3
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On established turf, soil samples for fertility analysis are taken to a depth of ______ inches.
Definition
2 to 3
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The Alabama soil test fertilizer recommendations are the same for all species of lawn grasses. (t-f)
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false
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Time of fertilization does not affect the amount of nitrogen fertilizer need for a given crop and soil. (t/f)
Definition
false
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Soils are usually sampled for fertility analysis _____.
Definition
every 2 or 3 years
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To improve the soil test fertilizer recommendations , AL soils are divided into four groups of phosphorus fertilizer. (should or should not)
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should not
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Printed soil survey reports are no longer being published by the USDA-NRCS. (T/F)
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true
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A selection of land is an area of _______.
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1 sq. mile
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The hue of a soil with a Munsell color of 10 YR 4/3 is _______.
Definition
10YR
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If the Mg soil test rating in your garden is low, would you use calcitic or dolomitic?
Definition
dolomitic
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If the P soil test rating in yourgarden is very high, which number in the fertilizer should be zero?
Definition
The middle number
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Work on the math problems! Flash cards don't work for those!
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Soil fertility refers to the soil's _________.
Definition
ability to supply the mineral nutrients required for pant growth.
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Soil samples for fertility analysis must be taken in the fall. (t/f)
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false
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For most soil and crop situations, it ________ necessary to sample for fertility analysis every year.
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is not
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The fertilizer recommendation for home lawns _____ depend on the type of grass being grown.
Definition
does
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The same soil in AL and GA would have _______.
Definition
The same name
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In AL , land is legally described using ______.
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rectangular survey
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Contour lines connect point of equal elevation. (t/f)
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true
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Give an example of a complete fertilizer...
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13-13-13
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Ground gypsum _____ the soil's pH.
Definition
does not change
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Ground limestone _______ the soil's pH.
Definition
raises
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Ground sulfur ______ the soil's pH
Definition
lowers
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_______ can be used as a sulfur fertilizer.
Definition
ground gypsum
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