Agricultural Science Questions
Question 1226:
The most important soil micro-organism causing decay and nutrient recycling are
- A Bacteria and fungi
- B Fungi and algae
- C Algae and actinomycetes
- D Bacteria and algae
Question 1227:
Which of the following soil water is tightly held to the surface of soil particles?
- A Hygroscopic water
- B Gravitational water
- C Capillary water
- D Superfluous water
Question 1228:
Which of the following processes will not lead to the loss of nutrients from the soil?
- A Erosion
- B Mulching
- C Harvesting
- D Leaching
Question 1229:
A disadvantage of using organic manure on the soil is that
- A It decreases the potassuim content of the soil
- B Diseases spread fast
- C It increases the humus content of the soil
- D It reduces the rate of soil water evaporation
Question 1230:
Leguminous cover crops do not
- A Bind the soil particles together through their roots
- B Increaes the nitrogen content of soils
- C Aid in improving the soil organic matter content
- D Reduce the soil microbial population