10 Questions
What is the primary source of nutrients for plants?
Carbon dioxide
Which of the following elements is NOT required by plants for their nutrition?
Sodium
What is the form of nitrogen that plants require for their nutrition?
Nitrate (NO3−)
What is the source of the nutrients found in soil?
Rain and freezing
Which of the following inorganic compounds do plants take up, but do not require for their nutrition?
Iodides
What is the primary composition of rocks in terms of mineral elements?
All mineral elements needed by plants
What is the significance of microorganisms in soil?
They help break down organic materials
Which group of bacteria is able to fix atmospheric nitrogen and where do they live?
Bacteria of the genus Azobacter, living freely in soil
What is guano and why is it valued as a fertilizer?
A type of animal manure made from cattle excreta
How are most nitrogenous fertilizers produced?
By combining nitrogen and hydrogen at high pressures in the presence of catalysts
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