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Organic Animal Manures and Soil Fertility Quiz

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What is the starting point of all farming systems?

Chemical fertilization

Maintaining soil fertility (correct)

Harvesting crops

Plant growth and development

How do plants absorb nutritional substances from the soil?

Through the leaves

By photosynthesis

Through the stems

Through the roots (correct)

What is the purpose of fertilization in farming?

To deplete the soil

To improve soil fertility (correct)

To reduce plant growth

To introduce harmful chemicals

Why have farmers become increasingly dependent on chemical fertilizers?

For immediate benefits Signup and view all the answers

Which type of farming contributes to long-term soil fertility?

Incorporating animal and vegetable manures Signup and view all the answers

What nutrients do animal wastes provide to the soil?

Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of livestock waste on farms?

Enhance the biological, chemical, and physical properties of the soil Signup and view all the answers

How do livestock excreta contribute to soil fertility?

By transforming feed into organic manure that enriches the soil Signup and view all the answers

Why is mixed farming important according to the text?

To balance the relationship between livestock and the soil surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of farmyard manure and slurry on farms?

To enhance soil properties such as water-holding capacity and aeration Signup and view all the answers

How do livestock complement the use of natural resources on a farm?

By transforming excreta into organic manure, utilizing natural resources effectively Signup and view all the answers

What does the presence of livestock on a farm represent according to the text?

A balancing element for soil fertility through organic manure production Signup and view all the answers