Preview Questions Soil Scientist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the impact of excessive phosphorus application on soil and water ecosystems?

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Increases soil salinity

Leads to eutrophication

Reduces soil pH

Enhances microbial activity

Question 2: In a nutrient management plan, which strategy is most effective in reducing nitrogen loss through volatilization after fertilizer application?

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Application of urea fertilizers on windy days

Use of ammonium-based fertilizers

Incorporating fertilizers into the soil after application

Application of fertilizers during wet conditions

Question 3: What is the primary disadvantage of using anhydrous ammonia as a nitrogen fertilizer in no-till systems?

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It causes soil pH to rise drastically

It can cause significant ammonia volatilization

It increases soil compaction

It reduces nitrogen efficiency

Question 4: What is the most common physical practice for controlling soil erosion in areas with high rainfall?

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Building windbreaks

Using shallow tillage practices

Installing terraces and using cover crops

Increasing irrigation rates

Question 5: Strip cropping is an effective erosion control technique primarily used to:

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Promote the growth of high-water-demand crops

Reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides

Control soil erosion by alternating crops with different root depths and ground cover

Increase crop yield by creating a diverse planting system

Question 6: Which technique is most effective in promoting sustainable soil health in areas affected by salinity?

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Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers to dilute the salinity

Using heavy tillage to break up salt crusts and improve soil permeability

Planting monocultures of high-water-demand crops

Implementing salt-tolerant crops and enhancing soil drainage systems