Natural And Artificial Fertilisers Flashcards
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What are artificial (inorganic) fertilisers?
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Manufactured fertilisers that contain compounds such as nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium that are mined from rocks and deposits
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What are natural (organic) fertilisers?
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Dead and decaying remains of plants and animals as well as animal wastes such as manure
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How do fertilisers increase productivity?
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They provide essential minerals such as nitrogen that allows plants to grow faster
