CSS 202 quiz 8 establishment 1
What characteristics are not determined by typical soil tests? - color
If different soil types are present, composite soil samples should be assimilated separately from each
distinctive soil-type area. T or F - true
During the Finish Grade step of Establishment, what occurrence aides settling of the soil? - rainfall
When using glyphosate for non-selective weed control during establishment, a follow-up application is
warranted if weeds persist. Tor F - true
Poor surface drainage conditions often go away by themselves. T or F - false
Only well rotted, air-dried material should be considered if using manure as a soil amendment. Tor F -
true
Thoroughly tilling soil: - destroys soil structure
A foundation fertilizer is also known as a ________ fertilizer. - starter
Moderatel amounts of sand incorporated into the top 4 to 6" can effectively alter soil texture. T or F -
false
Turf soil samples should include the foliage and thatch layer. TorF - false
Liming the soil as part of the seeding process can lead to the fixation of what element? -
phosphorus
The first step of establishment is to rid the area of persistent weeds and their propagules as much as
possible. T or F - true
What characteristics are not determined by typical soil tests? - color
If different soil types are present, composite soil samples should be assimilated separately from each
distinctive soil-type area. T or F - true
During the Finish Grade step of Establishment, what occurrence aides settling of the soil? - rainfall
When using glyphosate for non-selective weed control during establishment, a follow-up application is
warranted if weeds persist. Tor F - true
Poor surface drainage conditions often go away by themselves. T or F - false
Only well rotted, air-dried material should be considered if using manure as a soil amendment. Tor F -
true
Thoroughly tilling soil: - destroys soil structure
A foundation fertilizer is also known as a ________ fertilizer. - starter
Moderatel amounts of sand incorporated into the top 4 to 6" can effectively alter soil texture. T or F -
false
Turf soil samples should include the foliage and thatch layer. TorF - false
Liming the soil as part of the seeding process can lead to the fixation of what element? -
phosphorus
The first step of establishment is to rid the area of persistent weeds and their propagules as much as
possible. T or F - true
