Test Your Soil Science Knowledge: 10 Multiple Choice Questions for Licensure Examination for Agriculturists

Are you preparing for the Licensure Examination for Agriculturists and want to test your knowledge of soil science? Look no further! In this blog post, I've compiled 10 multiple-choice questions to help you assess your understanding of this important subject. Good luck!

1. Which of the following is NOT a primary macronutrient needed by plants? 

            a) Nitrogen 

            b) Phosphorus 

            c) Potassium 

            d) Calcium

2.Which of the following soil horizons is typically the top layer of soil? 

            a) A Horizon 

            b) B Horizon 

            c) C Horizon 

            d) D Horizon

3.Which type of soil is typically found in arid regions with little rainfall? 

            a) Alfisols 

            b) Entisols 

            c) Inceptisols 

            d) Aridisols

4.What is the ideal pH range for most plants to grow? 

            a) 4.0-4.5 

            b) 5.5-6.5 

            c) 7.0-7.5 

            d) 8.5-9.0

5. Which of the following is NOT a type of soil structure? 

            a) Granular 

            b) Blocky 

            c) Massive 

            d) Stacked

6. What is the process by which water moves through soil called? 

            a) Infiltration 

            b) Percolation 

            c) Transpiration 

            d) Evapotranspiration

7. Which of the following is a secondary macronutrient needed by plants? 

            a) Nitrogen 

            b) Phosphorus 

            c) Potassium 

            d) Magnesium

8. What is the name for the process by which nutrients are removed from the soil by water passing through it?

            a) Leaching 

            b) Erosion 

            c) Deposition 

            d) Evaporation

9. What is the ideal range for soil organic matter content? 

            a) 0-1% 

            b) 1-3% 

            c) 3-5% 

            d) 5-7%

10. Which type of soil has the highest water-holding capacity? 

            a) Sandy soil 

            b) Loam soil 

            c) Clay soil 

            d) Silt soil

I hope these questions have helped you to assess your understanding of soil science. Remember to keep studying and practicing, and good luck on the upcoming exam!

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