Soil Health
What is the process called when soil is washed away by wind or water?
Erosion
What is the term for using water wisely to avoid waste?
Water Conservation
What does DNR stand for?
Department of Natural Resources
What is the method of planting different crops each year to keep soil healthy?
Crop rotation
What is a watershed?
An area of land where all water drains in to a common waterway.
What type of soil is made up of small particles and holds water well?
Clay
What is the name of the underground layer that stores water?
Aquifer
Name one responsibility of the DNR in forests.
Sustainable forestry, habitat protection, fire management, etc.
What farming practice avoids using chemicals?
Organic Farming
Wetlands act as natural ________ by filtering pollutants.
Filters or purifiers
What is the top later of soil, which is rich in nutrients and organic material, called?
Topsoil
Name one way to reduce water usage in a garden?
Drip irrigation, mulching, or using native plants
How can the DNR help animals that are at risk of disappearing?
Conservation programs and habitat protection.
What farming technique involves planing without turning the soil to reduce erosion?
No-till farming
True or False: Wetlands help reduce flooding by absorbing water?
True
Which term describes how easily water can move through soil?
Permeability
What process removes harmful substances from watershed?
Water purification or wastewater treatment
What does the DNR manage in state parks besides wildlife?
Land use, recreational activities.
What is planting trees or shrubs to reduce wind and prevent soil erosion called?
Windbreaks or sheltrbelts
Besides filtering and flood control, name on function of wetlands.
Habitat for wildlife.
What can farmers add to soil to help plants grow better by restoring nutrients?
Fertilizers or compost
What small percentage of Earth's water is actually usable freshwater?
About 1%
Name one outdoor activity that the DNR manages in parks.
Hiking, fishing, camping, boating, hunting, etc.
What type of plant can farmers grow between main crops to protect soil?
Cover crops like rye, clover, wheat, etc.
What is it called when a degraded wetland is returned to its natural state?
Wetland restoration