The Use of Fertilizers

Question 1

What are fertilisers?

Answer 1

Fertilisers are substances which are used to replace minerals, such as nitrates in the soil.

Question 2

Compare between natural and artificial fertilisers.

Answer 2

1. Natural fertilisers are cheap, whereas artificial fertilisers are expensive
2. Natural fertilisers are slower whereas artificial fertilisers are faster.
3. Natural fertilisers improve fertility, whereas artificial fertilisers.

Question 3

Give examples of both natural and artificial fertilisers.

Answer 3

1. Artificial - Ammonium Phosphate
2. Natural Fertilisers - Manure

Question 4

Name the people who introduced ammonia.

Answer 4

1. Fritz Haber - Introduced ammonia
2. Carl Bosch - produced ammonia in a much larger quantity