True/False Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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1.
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A good soil sample is the first step in a successful nutrient management
program.
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2.
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Nutrient content rarely varies with soil depth.
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3.
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When taking a soil sample in a crop field, it is best to take the sample in the
old crop row since that is where the crop grows.
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4.
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There is only one way to properly take soil samples in a field and that is using
a grid pattern.
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5.
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For long term results, annual soil sampling should take place at the about the
same time of the year, in nearly the same location and at the same relative depth as past years. This
allows a fair evaluation of past soil test results.
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Completion Complete each statement.
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6.
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Base the number of soil samples needed, known as _____________________
_______________________, on the expected variability of the soil.
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7.
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________________________ influences the degree of mixing of nutrients in the
soil and nutrient movement through the soil profile.
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8.
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Some nutrients become ____________________ or layered at various depths in the
soil.
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Short Answer
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9.
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The greatest potential for error in soil testing is in _____________________
___________ ________________________.
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10.
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GPS stands for: __________________ _____________________
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