topics 5 and 6 quuiz

Question 1

Organic food is produced without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers

Answer 1

true

Question 2

Dandelions are plants that are native to North America

Answer 2

False

Question 3

what problem is do to pesticide use

Answer 3

soil residue builds up

Question 4

Encouraging bluebirds to live on a farm as a means to control grasshoppers is an example of

Answer 4

biological controls

Question 5

Technology by which plants are grown without soil

Answer 5

hydroponics

Question 6

Parent material in soil refers to

Answer 6

the mineral matter (rock, clay, sand) from which soil develops

Question 7

Soil erosion can cause

Answer 7

desertification

Question 8

Layers in the soil are called

Answer 8

horizons

Question 9

Most bacteria in soil are dangerous to people and cause illness

Answer 9

false

Question 10

Healthy growing plants require six nutrients in the soil

Answer 10

nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, calcium, & magnesium

Question 11

Which of the following does not contribute to salinization

Answer 11

Shelter belts

Question 12

Which is a method farmers use to help save their soil

Answer 12

Planting shelter belts