Section 3.2: Our Practices Can Improve or Degrade Soil
Question 1
1.
Why do we have to be careful when we use fertilizer to help plants grow? (pg. 144)
Question 2
2.
We can use irrigation to help plants grow in dry areas. Why does it require careful management? (pg. 145)
Question 3
3.
What does "Clearing the Land" mean and how does it help farmers grow food? If not managed properly what are the consequences of the improper management practices? (pg. 145)
Question 4
4.
Describe an Albertan contribution to decreasing the impact a plow makes on soil. (pg. 147)
Question 5
5.
What is crop rotation? (pg. 147)
Question 6
6.
What are the advantages of using "Organic Fertilizers"? What are the disadvantages? (pg. 146)
Question 7
7.
What are the advantages of using "Chemical Fertilizers"? What are the disadvantages? (pg. 146)
