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Soil chemistry: pH and nutrients

Soil pH, liming, cation exchange capacity and plant nutrients.

5th Year6th Year HigherOrdinary
Helps to know first: Soil formation and composition
15practice questions

Match the pairs: 2 · Multiple choice: 8 · Select all that apply: 1 · Numeric answer: 1 · Short answer: 3

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What substance is spread on land to raise soil pH?
Hint 1

It is ground from a common Irish rock.

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