How do organic farming practices relate to soil health?a.Organic farmers rely on soil health for good crop production.b.Organic farmers rely on the interaction between soil microbes and organic matter.c.Organic farmers avoid the use of pesticides and chemicals.d.all of the above
Good soil tilth allows for _______.a.hard, rocky soilb.decreased plant lifec.decreased movement of aird.increased porosity
Explain how soil structure affects the physical properties of soil.
The separation of soil into distinct layers is _______.a.horizonationb.soil reactionc.soil structured.soil color
Explain how plant life is benefited when microorganisms release carbon dioxide into the soil.
Which of the following properties of soil has the greatest effect on plant and microorganism growth?a.soil textureb.soil colorc.soil reactiond.soil consistency
What is the distinction between soil structure and soil texture?
Explain how microorganisms, humus, and soil health are related.
Microorganisms in soil _______.a.are critical to soil healthb.carry out decompositionc.make nutrients available to plantsd.all of the above
What soil properties are influenced by microorganism activity?
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