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Answer to: Distinguish between farmyard manure and compost manure.

Farmyard manure: It is the decomposed mixture of the cattle excreta and urine along with the litter and leftover organic matter such as fodder. It is ...

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Answer to: Explain various methods of fertilizer application.

Various methods of fertilizer application are: Broadcasting (i) It refers to spreading fertilizers uniformly all over the field. (ii) Suitabl...

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Answer to: How does the chemical nature of the soil change due to continued use of chemical fertilizers?

The chemical nature of the soil changes due to the continued use of chemical fertilizers because it decreases the soil fertility of that particular ar...

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Answer to: Explain the term eutrophication with suitable example.

The process in which water bodies like lake or slow-moving streams receive an extra amount of nutrients that help in the growth of plants such as alga...

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Answer to: During the downpour in a village, the rainwater carried away excess of nitrogenous and other compounds present in the soil to a pond. How will they affect the growth of algae and phytoplankton in the pond?

Once the nutrients get absorbed in the pond water, it would acquire a high concentration of nitrates and phosphates which would result in the excessiv...

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Answer to: Write down two advantages of fertilizer over manure.

Advantages of fertilizer over manure: Improves the structure of the soil. Increases its ability to hold water and nutrients. Improves water m...

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Answer to: Compare the use of manures and fertilizers in maintaining soil fertility.

Manure: Contains organic substance. It is biodegradable. Increases soil fertility for long duration. Fertilizer: Contains a large amount ...

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Answer to: Give two limitations of using manure.

It is less rich in nutrients. It may lead to spreading of some harmful bacteria.

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Answer to: What are the advantages of using manure?

These are a good source of macronutrients. Improves soil fertility. Cost-effective. Reduces soil erosion and leaching. Improves the physical p...

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Answer to: Choose the micronutrients and macronutrients from the following: Iron, Chlorine, Sulphur, Copper, Nitrogen, Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, Zinc

Micronutrients: Iron, Chlorine, Copper, Manganese, Zinc, Molybdenum Macronutrients: Sulphur, Nitrogen, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorous

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Answer to: Name the three most important nutrients required for plant growth.

The three most important nutrients required for plant growth are Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium.

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Answer to: How plants get nutrients?

Plants get nutrients from air, water and soil.

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Answer to: Classify nutrients according to their sources.

Based on the sources nutrients can be classified in the following manner: (i) Air: Some of the nutrients are directly obtained from the atmosphere ...

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Answer to: Distinguish between macronutrients and micronutrients. Give suitable examples.

Macronutrients These are required in large quantities. These do not indulge in enzyme activity and transport of electrons. Example: Calcium and ...

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