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Which of the following is NOT necessary for preparing field sites?
Which of the following is NOT necessary for preparing field sites?
- A hole or trench to expose the depth of the soil profile
- Representative topsoil and subsoil samples in boxes (correct)
- Colored flags to indicate field boundaries
- Two well-marked stakes to determine slope
What is the minimum size for the fields at each site?
What is the minimum size for the fields at each site?
- 75 feet x 75 feet
- 50 feet x 50 feet
- 200 feet x 200 feet
- 100 feet x 100 feet (correct)
What is the purpose of the string in the trench?
What is the purpose of the string in the trench?
- To moisten soil samples
- To mark off an area for contestants to determine soil depth (correct)
- To indicate the boundaries of the field
- To measure the slope of the land
Why should the well-marked stakes be the same distance above the ground?
Why should the well-marked stakes be the same distance above the ground?
What should be available if the soil is very dry?
What should be available if the soil is very dry?