40.7.3 - Soil Amendments
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What is a soil amendment?
💡 Hint: Think about what you add to the soil.
What does gypsum help with?
💡 Hint: Remember GYP helps plants!
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What is the primary purpose of applying gypsum to soil?
💡 Hint: Think about the problems sodium can cause.
True or False: Soil amendments can only be organic substances.
💡 Hint: Consider what types of materials could be amended.
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How would you approach soil management in an area with high saline conditions? Discuss the methods and amendments you would consider.
💡 Hint: Consider what properties of soil need improvement.
Critique the ecological impacts of using chemical soil amendments vs. organic amendments in agricultural practices.
💡 Hint: Weigh short-term vs long-term benefits.
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