Is water neutral, neither acid or base, regardless of whether substances are dissolved in it? ...

Is water neutral, neither acid or base, regardless of whether substances are dissolved in it?
 
  Indicate by YES (Y) or NO (N).

Question 2

Do soluble salts pose problems in dry climates?
 
  Indicate by YES (Y) or NO (N).

Question 3

Does soil reaction describe the acidity or alkalinity of a soil?
 
  Indicate by YES (Y) or NO (N).

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an effect of soil salt?
 
 

a. Reduced soil water availability
  b. Reduced energy for plant growth
  c. Accumulations of toxic levels of certain elements in plant tissue
  d. Root stress
  e. Soil dryness
  f. Nutrient imbalances
  g. Extremely high pH

Question 5

All of the following are lime application rate calculations EXCEPT ____.
 
 

a. cost/lb ENP = (price/ton lime) / lb ENP per t
  b. tons lime/acre = (3,000 lbs ENP/acre) / (1540 lbs ENP/ton) 2.0 tons lime per acre
  c. lbs lime/acre = (3,000 lbs/acre) / 77  100 3,900 lbs/acre

Question 6

Which of the following does NOT help a grower determine the amount of lime to be used?
 
 

a. Present pH
  b. Buffering capacity of the soil
  c. Amount of water in the soil
  d. Desired pH
  e. Liming material to be used

Question 7

The benefits of liming include all of the following EXCEPT ____.
 
 

a. improved nutrient uptake
  b. increased pest control
  c. reduced aluminum toxicity
  d. promoting the activity of desirable organisms