Which of the Following Is a True Statement Regarding Mineral

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement regarding mineral nutrients in soils and their implication for primary productivity?

• A) Globally, phosphorous availability is most limiting to primary productivity.
• B) Adding a nonlimiting nutrient will stimulate primary productivity.
• C) Adding more of a limiting nutrient will increase primary productivity, indefinitely.
• D) Phosphorous is sometimes unavailable to producers due to leaching.
• E) Alkaline soils are more productive than acidic soils.

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