6.4.5.3 - Soil Treatment in Agriculture
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What does soil pH measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the scale that tells how acidic something is.
Which substance is commonly used to treat acidic soil?
💡 Hint: It's a common substance that you might find in construction.
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What is the primary purpose of neutralizing acidic soil?
💡 Hint: Think about why plants need a balanced environment.
True or False: Soil pH can be measured using a pH meter.
💡 Hint: Consider the tools used in science labs to test acidity.
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Calculate the amount of lime needed to raise the pH of 1 hectare of acidic soil with an initial pH of 5.0 to a target pH of 6.5.
💡 Hint: Consider the proportion of lime recommended per unit of soil pH change.
Propose a method for analyzing the long-term effects of lime treatment on soil biodiversity.
💡 Hint: Think about regular soil sampling and biological assessments.
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