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What do you recomment a farmer if the soil in his farm is acidic Why?
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What would a farmer do if his soil was to acidic?
He would add a base such as lime (calcium oxide).
What are the importance of soil survey?
Soil survey is important in order to check that the soil present in the farm is suitable or not for the crop which is to be grown. Also, we can check that the soil is acidic, basic, neutral. It helps farmers for a better crop production. That is why soil survey is important.
Is marshland soil acidic or basic?
Acidic
Is neborhood soil acidic?
yes it is acidic
Why is acidic soil bad?
Because it acidic soil releases metals (ve ions) into the soil making the it toxic.
If a soil is too acidic what should a farmer add to it?
A base such as lime.
What would a farmer do if his soil was to acidic?
He would add a base such as lime (calcium oxide).
How can science of neutralisation help farmer?
A neutralisation reaction occurs when an acid + base forms a salt + water (H2O). This could help a farmer as if the soil was acidic, a farmer could as a basic solution or basic power to form water (neutral) and a salt. It could also be used if the soil needed to become acidic and it was basic.
What are the 3 resources which a modern farmer is likely to use on his farm?
Water, soil, and fertilizer...
What would a farmer in the desert need to do in order to farm the land?
soil and water although it is highly unrecommended to plant in sand
Why should farmers know the pH of the soil?
Knowing the pH value, enables the farmer to treat the soil to make it more acidic or alkaline - in order to make it suitable for the crops he wants to grow.
What are the importance of soil survey?
Soil survey is important in order to check that the soil present in the farm is suitable or not for the crop which is to be grown. Also, we can check that the soil is acidic, basic, neutral. It helps farmers for a better crop production. That is why soil survey is important.
Why is it important for soil to be acidic?
soil
Is marshland soil acidic or basic?
Acidic
Is neborhood soil acidic?
yes it is acidic
What will happen if the farmer do not replenish the soil?
if the farmer do not replenish the soil the crops will damage.
Why is acidic soil bad?
Because it acidic soil releases metals (ve ions) into the soil making the it toxic.
