Test Your Fertilizer IQ
This quiz is designed to educate the participant about the negative environmental impacts of chemical fertilizer use and teach him or her about better practices.
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Which of the following is NOT a negative environmental impact of Nitrogen-based fertilizers?
- A.
Runoff problems that lead to massive dead-zones in aquatic ecosystems
- B.
Mining non-renewable resources that emits greenhouse gasses like CO2 and SO4 in the atmosphere
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Nutrient leaching and desertification in soils/ nutrient loss in soils
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Toxic algal blooms from fertilizer nutrient runoff
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All of the above
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E. All of the aboveExplanation
All of these: chemical fertilizer use runs off into waterways because roughly half of all fertilizer applied does not even reach the plant, running into the waterways and creating toxic algal blooms and dead-zones (aquatic areas stripped of nutrients). Phosphorous and Nitrogen are key components of chemical fertilizer and have to be mined, which requires large amounts of non-renewable fossil fuels and emits them into the air. Fertilizers also deplete the soil of its nutrients and create a dependence on continual fertilizer use.Rate this question:
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According to the University of Michigan, how much energy within the US food system is expended in the production of chemical fertilizers and pesticides?
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8%
- B.
15%
- C.
30%
- D.
40%
- E.
80%
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D. 40%Explanation
U. Michigan cites that roughly 40% of the energy expended in the US food system is from the production of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.Rate this question:
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The USDA has estimated that "reducing repetitive [synthetic] fertilizer application on the 250 million acres of major cropland in the United States would save $ _________ worth of petroleum-based fertilizers and pesticides.
- A.
$200,000
- B.
$1.2 million
- C.
$500 million
- D.
$1 billion
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D. $1 billionExplanation
The USDA estimates that roughly $1 billion could be saved worth of chemical fertilizers and pesticides if we reduced their application on American cropland.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Surya’s all natural probiotics:
- A.
Are select populations of living, breathing microorganisms
- B.
Can help reduce the country’s dependence on synthetic fertilizers
- C.
Provide an effective, natural way to grow healthy, vigorous plants
- D.
Facilitate nutrient uptake and improve soil and plant health
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
Surya's probiotics do all of these. They are living, breathing microbes that provide an effective, all-natural way to grow healthy, vigorous plants. The microbes help facilitate plant nutrient uptake, photosynthesis, and improve the well-being of the soil and your plantsRate this question:
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5. While our GrowMore restores microbial balance to the soil, ShootUp:
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Cannot be used with GrowMore for increased plant growth
- B.
Provides an unsustainable approach to growing plants
- C.
Is used for vibrant foliage, blooming, and increases nutrient uptake/ photosynthesis in plants
- D.
Helped to win World War II
Correct Answer
C. Is used for vibrant foliage, blooming, and increases nutrient uptake/ photosynthesis in plantsExplanation
When using GrowMore in concert with ShootUp, one can expect the effects of both blends of microbes to work together: ShootUp to increase photosynthesis/ nutrient uptake and GrowMore for strong, healthy roots and soils. Unfortunately, neither product helped to win WWII.Rate this question:
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6. When used in combination with _____________, Surya’s products are MOST effective.
- A.
Composting/ food scraps
- B.
Red wine vinegar
- C.
Chemical Fertilizer
- D.
Baking Soda
- E.
Potting soil
Correct Answer
A. Composting/ food scrapsExplanation
We recommend adding compost to your soils for increased growth. Although Surya's products are quite effective by themselves, when used with composting practices, the microorganisms will facilitate the composting rate and your plants will receive even more nutrients.Rate this question:
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