Question 1
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In a single year, uncovered manure loses [blank_start]3[blank_end] % of solid mass: [blank_start]10[blank_end] % of the total Nitrogen content, 3% of the total [blank_start]Phosphorus[blank_end], and 20% of the total [blank_start]Potash[blank_end] content.
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3
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6
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1
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10
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15
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50
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5
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Phosphorus
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Nitrogen
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Calcium
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Potash
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Nitrogen
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Water
Question 2
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For each of the following materials, determine if it is a "brown" or a "green" nitrogen contributor.
Manure [blank_start]Green[blank_end]
Wood chips [blank_start]Brown[blank_end]
High Nitrogen material [blank_start]Green[blank_end]
Low Nitrogen material [blank_start]Brown[blank_end]
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Green
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Brown
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Brown
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Green
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Green
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Brown
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Brown
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Green
Question 3
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As a soil nutrient, potassium behaves similarly to [blank_start]Phosphorus[blank_end] , because it is found predominantly in [blank_start]Mineral[blank_end] form and is more subject to [blank_start]Biological[blank_end] weathering processes.
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Phosphorus
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Nitrogen
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Mineral
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Gaseous
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Liquid
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Biological
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Chemical
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Physical
Question 4
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The transformation from sulfites to sulfates is classified as [blank_start][biological][blank_end] weathering, and is an example of an [blank_start][oxidation][blank_end] process.
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biological
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physical
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oxidation
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reduction
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combustion
Question 5
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And acre furrow slice is (area)__________________ of soil ______________________ deep.
Question 6
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In compost, you want a Carbon/Nitrogen ratio of:
Question 7
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What is the ideal water content in compost?
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100%
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25%
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40-60%
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60-80%
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50%
Question 8
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How many tons of manure is given on average in a "cow year"?
Question 9
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Once your compost has cooled, how long should it cure?
Question 10
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A hot compost encourages ___________________ processes, and requires temps ______________________ deg F.
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Mesophilic; up to 100
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Thermophilic; between 110-130
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Mesophilic; between 90-110
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Mesophilic; between 110-130
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Thermophilic; up too 100
Question 11
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Which is correct regarding S immobilization?
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Soil Sulfur is immobilized by low pH
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Inorganic S is immobilized when Carbon: Sulfur ratios exceed 80:1
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Inorganic S is immobilized when Carbon: Sulfur ratios exceed 300:1
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Organic S is immobilized when Carbon: Sulfur ratios exceed 300:1
Question 12
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Which is NOT recommended for K management?
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Managing irrigation for more even soil water throughout the growing season
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Increasing crop residues left on-site
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Increasing soil acidity
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Reducing tillage
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Increasing organic matter
Question 13
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Which of the following livestock have the lowest N available in the liquid manure form?
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Dairy Cow
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Chickens
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Hog
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Beef Cow
Question 14
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What are the three main ingredients in compost?
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Water, Organic Matter and Bacteria
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Water, Oxygen and Organic Matter
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Organic Matter, Water and Heat
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Organic Matter, Oxygen and Nitrogen
Question 15
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Which are uses for Potassium in the plant body? Select all.
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Structural in tissue formation
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Defense against plant diseases
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Regulation of stoma opening and closing
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Plant stress mitigation
Question 16
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You compost pile is too dry and is growing mold on the chunks of organic matter. What's the problem?
Question 17
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The strong smell that accompanies brassicas like brussel sprouts and cabbage are due to luxury consumption of:
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Potassium
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Salts
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Compost
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Sulfur
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Organic matter
Question 18
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Which could be a contributing factor to increasing sulfur deficiencies?
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Removal of S impurities in fertilizers
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The ability for soils to fix S and removed it from the soil solution
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High cost of commercial fertilizers with S
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SO4 resulting in acid rain (sulfuric acid)
Question 19
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The recommendation for your crop is 160 lbs of P2O5 in order to grow corn this year.
Concentrate Super Phosphate (0-46-0) comes in 50-lb bags, priced at $11 each.
Non-concentrated Super Phosphate (0-20-0) comes in 90-lb bags priced at $5 each.
Which is the cheaper option for meeting your nutrient needs?
Remember: lbs (Nutreint Recomended)/(% Nutrient in Material Used
* (100)
Question 20
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You are mixing one ton (2000 lbs) of a 10-10-10 fertilizer.
1. How many pounds of Nitrogen do you need in the final product? [blank_start]200[blank_end] lbs
2. Your Nitrogen component is coming from a pelletized urea, 46-0-0. You need a total of 200 lbs of Nitrogen in the final product. How much of the pelletized urea should you add to your blended fertilizer? [blank_start]218[blank_end] lbs
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200
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150
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250
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100
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218
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435
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310
Question 21
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Burned lime has a CCE of 179. Are you going to need more of this product or less of this product in comparison to a ground lime stone with a CCE of 100 to meet a liming recommendation?
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The same amount of both
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More
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Less
Question 22
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What are the attributes of a liming product that determines the overall lime score? Select all of the correct answers.
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total weight recommended
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CCE
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Grade
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Moisture Content
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Fineness Factor
Question 23
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Which of the following is a time that lime should NOT be applied
Question 24
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Semi-solid cow manure contains ____________________ dry matter.
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More than 25%
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2-12%
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12-20%
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15-29%
Question 25
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Which of the following can be included in a compost destined for a vegetable garden? (Select all that apply)
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Pressure-treated wood more than 10 years old
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Ash from the wood fire pit
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Your neighbor's dead hamster
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End-of-the-year tomatoes with blight
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Pulled Tansy Ragwort weeds
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none of these