Question

1. Which soil type does corn grow best in? * 2 points Sandy Loam Clay Loam Silt Loam The type of loam does not matter. Now click 'Continue" after you have chosen the best kind of loam above. Choose a pH and amount of soil nutrients. You can click "Check Impact" then "Generate Report" and "Reset" as many times as you need to in order to find out the best pH and nutrient levels for corn. Then answer the questions below. 2. What is the best pH level for corn? * 2 points Very acidic between 1-3 Very basic between 11-12 close to neutral between 6.5-7 slightly basic between 7.5-8 3. What is the best nutrient level for corn without having as much of a negative effect on the environment? * 2 points High Medium Low 4. Was there an environmental impact from your choices? * 1 point No Yes Maybe Now change your crop to soybean. 5. Which soil type does soybean grow best in? * 2 points Sandy Loam Clay Loam Silt Loam The type of loam does not matter. Now click 'Continue" after you have chosen the best kind of loam above. Choose a pH and amount of soil nutrients. You can click "Check Impact" then "Generate Report" and "Reset" as many times as you need to in order to find out the best pH and nutrient levels for soybean. Then answer the questions below. 6. What is the best pH level for soybean? * 2 points Very acidic between 1-3 Very basic between 11-12 slightly acidic between 6.3-6.5 slightly basic between 7.5-8 7. What is the best nutrient level for soybean without having as much of a negative effect on the environment? * 2 points High Medium Low 8. Was there an environmental impact from your choices? * 1 point No Yes Maybe Now change your crop to sunflower. 9. Which soil type does sunflower grow best in? * 2 points Sandy Loam Clay Loam Silt Loam The type of loam does not matter. Now click 'Continue" after you have chosen the best kind of loam above. Choose a pH and amount of soil nutrients. You can click "Check Impact" then "Generate Report" and "Reset" as many times as you need to in order to find out the best pH and nutrient levels for sunflower. Then answer the questions below. 10. What is the best pH level for sunflower? * 2 points Very acidic between 1-3 Very basic between 11-12 slightly acidic between 6.0-6.5 slightly basic between 7.5-8 11. What is the best nutrient level for sunflower without having as much of a negative effect on the environment? * 1 point High Medium Low 12. Was there an environmental impact from your choices? * 1 point No Yes Maybe

Answer 1

Here are the answers based on general agricultural knowledge for each crop mentioned:

1. **Which soil type does corn grow best in?**
- **Answer:** Silt Loam

2. **What is the best pH level for corn?**
- **Answer:** close to neutral between 6.5-7

3. **What is the best nutrient level for corn without having as much of a negative effect on the environment?**
- **Answer:** Medium

4. **Was there an environmental impact from your choices?**
- **Answer:** Maybe (this can depend on various factors specific to the farming practices used)

5. **Which soil type does soybean grow best in?**
- **Answer:** Clay Loam

6. **What is the best pH level for soybean?**
- **Answer:** slightly acidic between 6.3-6.5

7. **What is the best nutrient level for soybean without having as much of a negative effect on the environment?**
- **Answer:** Medium

8. **Was there an environmental impact from your choices?**
- **Answer:** Maybe (similar reasoning as for corn)

9. **Which soil type does sunflower grow best in?**
- **Answer:** Sandy Loam

10. **What is the best pH level for sunflower?**
- **Answer:** slightly acidic between 6.0-6.5

11. **What is the best nutrient level for sunflower without having as much of a negative effect on the environment?**
- **Answer:** Medium

12. **Was there an environmental impact from your choices?**
- **Answer:** Maybe (as with the previous crops, it can vary based on specific practices)

These answers should provide you with a solid base when considering the cultivation and environmental impact of these crops.