True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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Decayed organic matter is essential for crop
production.
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2.
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No bacteria found in soil is beneficial; it is all
harmful.
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3.
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Organic matter helps in soil by absorbing high
amounts of water, thus the greater percentage of organic matter found in a soil, the more water it
can absorb.
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4.
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The greatest loss of organic matter is through
decay.
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5.
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Crop rotation is not suggested for farmers as it does little to help the soil
quality and is costly to implement.
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6.
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Organic matter is often lost through erosion, especially in conventionally
tilled fields.
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Numeric Response
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7.
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Fresh manure can contain up to _______% organic
matter.
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Completion
Complete each statement.
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8.
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The one element that is the main component of Soil
Organic Matter is the element of ____________, which makes up approximately 56% of Soil Organic
Matter.
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Short Answer
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9.
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Define: Green
Manure:
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10.
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Why are legumes preferred for ‘Green
Manure’?
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