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Improve Soil and Media

Question 1 of 11

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If clay is used, what is the moisture holding capacity

Select one of the following:

  • Moisture Holding Capacity is very high

  • Moisture Holding Capacity is somewhere in between

  • Moisture Holding Capacity is very low

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Question 2 of 11

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Arrange the 3 stages of Moisture Holding Properties in sequence
Stage 1: ( Saturation, Field Capacity, Wilting Point )
Stage 2: ( Field Capacity, Wilting Point, Saturation )
Stage 3: ( Wilting Point, Saturation, Field Capacity )

Explanation

Question 3 of 11

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Arrange the layers of soil profile in sequence

Horizon O: ( Humus Layer, Sub Soil, Top Soil, Parant Materials )
Horizon A: ( Top Soil, Sub Soil, Humus Layer, Parent Materials )
Horizon B: ( Sub Soil, Humus Layer, Parent Materials, Top Soil )
Horizon C: ( Parent Materials, Humus Layer, Sub Soil, Top Soil )

Explanation

Question 4 of 11

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How do we identify soil properties?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Depth and Colour

  • Smell Test

  • Texture by feel

  • Soil compaction and moisture

  • Taste test

Explanation

Question 5 of 11

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Why is it important to follow health and safety practices when handling soil and other media?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Prevent Injury to self and others

  • Protect ourselves from harm and dangerous hazards

  • Make ourselves look good

  • Keep ourselves clean

Explanation

Question 6 of 11

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Choose the correct media component for the following condition

Better Drainage

( Vermiculite, Perlite, Compost, Coco Peat )

Better Water Retention

( Vermiculite, Perlite, Compost, Coco Peat )

Explanation

Question 7 of 11

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How do we dispose debris and hazardous waste

Select one or more of the following:

  • Put debris in trash bag

  • Make sure area is clean

  • Throw debris to correct disposal area

  • Store debris overnight coz trash bag is not fully used up

  • Scatter debris all over the garden

Explanation

Question 8 of 11

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It is important to carry out correct tilling method to prepare in field soil to make sure soil is evenly mix and loosen.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 11

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What are the 3 main types of soil?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Sand

  • Slit

  • Clay

  • Peat

  • Chalk

Explanation

Question 10 of 11

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How do you collect soil sample?

Step 1 : ( Prepare necessary tools, Remove leaves and grass, Dig to a depth of 10 to 15cm )
Step 2 : ( Remove leaves and grass, Dig to a depth of 10 to 15cm, Prepare necessary tools )
Step 3: ( Dig to a depth of 10 to 15cm, Remove leaves and grass, Prepare necessary tools )

Explanation

Question 11 of 11

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Characteristics of media component used for potting.

Coco Peat :

Colour : ( Blackish or Brownish, Brownish or Reddish, Greyish or Blackish )
Texture: ( Soft, Medium, Hard )

Burnt Soil :

Colour: ( Reddish or Brownish, Blackish or Greyish, Brownish and Blackish )
Texture: ( Medium, Soft, Hard )

Explanation

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