Management (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What condition does waterlogging create in soil?
What condition does waterlogging create in soil?
Anaerobic (oxygen-free) conditions
At what depth are soil cores typically collected during soil sampling?
At what depth are soil cores typically collected during soil sampling?
10 centimetres
What is the main benefit of organic manures compared to chemical fertilisers?
What is the main benefit of organic manures compared to chemical fertilisers?
Add organic matter to improve structure
What is poaching in soil management?
What is poaching in soil management?
Animals compacting wet soils with hooves
What is eutrophication?
What is eutrophication?
Over-enrichment causing algal blooms
Why is soil described as a finite natural resource?
Why is soil described as a finite natural resource?
Cannot be easily replaced once lost
What is the purpose of liming in soil management?
What is the purpose of liming in soil management?
Raise pH in acidic soils
What is a key benefit of cover crops?
What is a key benefit of cover crops?
Reduce erosion and prevent leaching
Which is a warning sign of soil compaction?
Which is a warning sign of soil compaction?
Reduced water infiltration
Which greenhouse gas results from anaerobic soil conditions?
Which greenhouse gas results from anaerobic soil conditions?
Methane