Chapter 14 Flashcards
The incorporation of plant residues into soil increases their rate of decay
True
Moldboard plowing leaves adequate residue cover top protect the soil
False
Excessive plowing can lead to the loss of organic matter
True
Primary tillage smoothes the seedbed for planting
False
Conventional tillage requires less time and energy than conversation tillage
False
No-till is commonly used on wet soils in northern regions
False
A benefit to the ridge till system is earlier planting
True
Fall plowing can facilitate earlier planting
True
Good soil-to-seed contact is important for planting success
True
Oxygen is no a factor in seed germination
False
Light is a requirement for germination for most crop species
True
The mechanism of dormancy can result in germination being staggered over years
True
Seed of some cereal crops undergoes after-ripening before germination
True
The initiation of metabolic processes int he seed occurs after germination
False
At low seeding rates, plant populations are not utilizing resources optimally
True
Typical row spacing of corn and soybean have increased since the 1950s
False
On approximately how much planted land is conventional tillage used in the United States? A. 1/10 B. 1/4 C. 1/3 D. 1/2
B. 1/4
Which piece of equipment shears off sections of soil and flips them over? A. Chisel Plow B. Moldboard Plow C. Cultivator D. Disk Plow
B. Moldboard Plow
How much residue does moldboard plowing typically leave? A. 0 to 15 percent B. 10 to 25 percent C. 20 to 30 percent D. greater than 30 percent
B. 10 to 25 percent