Effects of Fertilizers on Soil Quality

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Which of the following is a primary macronutrient required by plants?

  1. Nitrogen

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Potassium

  4. Calcium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nitrogen is a primary macronutrient essential for plant growth and development.

Excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers can lead to which of the following environmental issues?

  1. Eutrophication

  2. Acidification

  3. Salinization

  4. Erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Excessive nitrogen can cause eutrophication, leading to algal blooms and oxygen depletion in water bodies.

Which of the following fertilizers is commonly used to provide phosphorus to crops?

  1. Urea

  2. Superphosphate

  3. Potassium Chloride

  4. Ammonium Nitrate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Superphosphate is a common phosphorus fertilizer used to supplement soil phosphorus levels.

What is the primary role of potassium fertilizers in plant nutrition?

  1. Nitrogen fixation

  2. Photosynthesis

  3. Starch synthesis

  4. Water uptake


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Potassium plays a crucial role in starch synthesis and carbohydrate metabolism in plants.

Which of the following is a common type of organic fertilizer?

  1. Compost

  2. Manure

  3. Chemical Fertilizers

  4. Synthetic Nitrogen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compost is an organic fertilizer made from decomposed organic matter.

What is the primary concern associated with the excessive use of chemical fertilizers?

  1. Soil erosion

  2. Water pollution

  3. Air pollution

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Excessive chemical fertilizer use can lead to water pollution due to nutrient runoff.

Which of the following practices can help reduce the environmental impact of chemical fertilizers?

  1. Precision farming

  2. Organic farming

  3. Crop rotation

  4. Reduced tillage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Precision farming involves applying fertilizers based on soil testing and crop needs, reducing environmental impact.

What is the primary function of sulfur in plant nutrition?

  1. Protein synthesis

  2. Photosynthesis

  3. Nitrogen fixation

  4. Starch synthesis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sulfur is essential for protein synthesis and enzyme activity in plants.

Which of the following is a micronutrient required by plants in small quantities?

  1. Nitrogen

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Potassium

  4. Boron


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Boron is a micronutrient essential for plant growth and development.

What is the primary environmental concern associated with the excessive use of phosphorus fertilizers?

  1. Eutrophication

  2. Acidification

  3. Salinization

  4. Erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Excessive phosphorus can cause eutrophication, leading to algal blooms and oxygen depletion in water bodies.

Which of the following is a common nitrogen fertilizer?

  1. Urea

  2. Superphosphate

  3. Potassium Chloride

  4. Ammonium Nitrate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urea is a common nitrogen fertilizer used to supplement soil nitrogen levels.

What is the primary role of calcium in plant nutrition?

  1. Nitrogen fixation

  2. Photosynthesis

  3. Starch synthesis

  4. Cell wall formation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Calcium plays a crucial role in cell wall formation and membrane stability in plants.

Which of the following is a common potassium fertilizer?

  1. Urea

  2. Superphosphate

  3. Potassium Chloride

  4. Ammonium Nitrate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Potassium Chloride is a common potassium fertilizer used to supplement soil potassium levels.

What is the primary environmental concern associated with the excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers?

  1. Eutrophication

  2. Acidification

  3. Salinization

  4. Erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Excessive nitrogen can cause eutrophication, leading to algal blooms and oxygen depletion in water bodies.

Which of the following is a common type of organic fertilizer?

  1. Compost

  2. Manure

  3. Chemical Fertilizers

  4. Synthetic Nitrogen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compost is an organic fertilizer made from decomposed organic matter.

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