If clay is used, what is the moisture holding capacity
Respuesta
Moisture Holding Capacity is very high
Moisture Holding Capacity is somewhere in between
Moisture Holding Capacity is very low
Pregunta 2
Pregunta
Arrange the 3 stages of Moisture Holding Properties in sequence
Stage 1: [blank_start]Saturation[blank_end]
Stage 2: [blank_start]Field Capacity[blank_end]
Stage 3: [blank_start]Wilting Point[blank_end]
Respuesta
Saturation
Field Capacity
Wilting Point
Field Capacity
Wilting Point
Saturation
Wilting Point
Saturation
Field Capacity
Pregunta 3
Pregunta
Arrange the layers of soil profile in sequence
Horizon O: [blank_start]Humus Layer[blank_end]
Horizon A: [blank_start]Top Soil[blank_end]
Horizon B: [blank_start]Sub Soil[blank_end]
Horizon C: [blank_start]Parent Materials[blank_end]
Respuesta
Humus Layer
Sub Soil
Top Soil
Parant Materials
Top Soil
Sub Soil
Humus Layer
Parent Materials
Sub Soil
Humus Layer
Parent Materials
Top Soil
Parent Materials
Humus Layer
Sub Soil
Top Soil
Pregunta 4
Pregunta
How do we identify soil properties?
Respuesta
Depth and Colour
Smell Test
Texture by feel
Soil compaction and moisture
Taste test
Pregunta 5
Pregunta
Why is it important to follow health and safety practices when handling soil and other media?
Respuesta
Prevent Injury to self and others
Protect ourselves from harm and dangerous hazards
Make ourselves look good
Keep ourselves clean
Pregunta 6
Pregunta
Choose the correct media component for the following condition
Better Drainage
[blank_start]Vermiculite[blank_end]
Better Water Retention
[blank_start]Perlite[blank_end]
Respuesta
Vermiculite
Perlite
Compost
Coco Peat
Vermiculite
Perlite
Compost
Coco Peat
Pregunta 7
Pregunta
How do we dispose debris and hazardous waste
Respuesta
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
Pregunta 8
Pregunta
It is important to carry out correct tilling method to prepare in field soil to make sure soil is evenly mix and loosen.
Respuesta
True
False
Pregunta 9
Pregunta
What are the 3 main types of soil?
Respuesta
Sand
Slit
Clay
Peat
Chalk
Pregunta 10
Pregunta
How do you collect soil sample?
Step 1 : [blank_start]Prepare necessary tools[blank_end]
Step 2 : [blank_start]Remove leaves and grass[blank_end]
Step 3: [blank_start]Dig to a depth of 10 to 15cm[blank_end]
Respuesta
Prepare necessary tools
Remove leaves and grass
Dig to a depth of 10 to 15cm
Remove leaves and grass
Dig to a depth of 10 to 15cm
Prepare necessary tools
Dig to a depth of 10 to 15cm
Remove leaves and grass
Prepare necessary tools
Pregunta 11
Pregunta
Characteristics of media component used for potting.
Coco Peat :
Colour : [blank_start]Blackish or Brownish[blank_end]
Texture: [blank_start]Soft[blank_end]
Burnt Soil :
Colour: [blank_start]Reddish or Brownish[blank_end]
Texture: [blank_start]Medium[blank_end]