10.17 Review

Multiple Choice

What major change occurred during the First Agricultural Revolution?

• Invention of the plow and irrigation systems

• Widespread use of chemical fertilizers and GMOs

• Transition from hunting-gathering to farming and domestication

• Mechanization of farming during the Industrial Revolution

Multiple Choice

What best describes the Second Agricultural Revolution?

• The development of farming in ancient Mesopotamia using irrigation

• The widespread use of biotechnology and GMOs in modern farming

• The shift from hunting and gathering to settled agriculture

• The adoption of improved farming tools, crop rotation, and selective breeding during the Industrial Revolution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the Third Agricultural Revolution (Green Revolution)?

• The invention of the plow and early irrigation systems

• The use of crop rotation and selective breeding during the Industrial era

• The global spread of hunting and gathering

• The introduction of high-yield crops, chemical inputs, and mechanization

Match

Match the following

• Provides nutrition like nitrogen and phosphorus to the soil 

• Allows for accurate mapping and monitoring of fields 

• Provides consistent and efficient method for watering crops 

• Kill and repel insect pests

Fertilizer

GPS and precision farming 

Central pivot irrigation

Pesticides

• Fertilizer

• GPS and precision farming 

• Central pivot irrigation

• Pesticides

Multiple Select

Which of the following are challenges caused by increased agriculture? (Select two answers)

• Excessive fertilizer use leads to pollution 

• Increased agricultural productivity leads to higher incomes in rural communities

• Intensive agriculture contributes to water depletion 

• Higher crop yields increase food security

Multiple Choice

You’re planning a herb garden with plants like lavender and rosemary, which prefer dry, well-drained soil. Which soil type is most suitable?

• sand

• silt

• clay

Multiple Choice

You’re planting cabbage and broccoli, which need steady moisture and thrive in nutrient-rich soils. Which soil type is most suitable?

• sand

• silt

• clay

Match

Match the following

• Adding decomposed plant and animal material to soil to improve structure and nutrient content.

• Practices that maintain long-term agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact.

• Planting different crops in a sequence to improve soil health and prevent pests.

• Growing specific plants to protect soil from erosion and improve soil fertility.

organic matter addition

sustainable farming techniques

crop rotation

cover cropping

• organic matter addition

• sustainable farming techniques

• crop rotation

• cover cropping

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of fertile soil? (Select all that apply)

• High nutrient content

• Sufficient organic matter

• Good drainage and aeration

• Balanced pH level suitable for plant growth

Multiple Select

Why is maintaining soil fertility important for the environment? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• Fertile soils help to clean and store water

• Fertile soils provide a healthy home for plant growth

• Fertile soils support many living organisms

Reorder

Reorder the following

• Seeds that are planted contain nutrients and genetic material for early growth.

• During germination, seeds absorb water and begin to sprout.

• A tiny sprout emerges from the seed, breaks through the soils, and develops roots and leaves to become a seedling.

• The adult plant has sturdy stems, more leaves, and produces flowers.

• The flowers on a plant undergo pollination, which is when pollen is transferred to the pistil of a flower.

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​Examples:
Marigold (Tagetes spp.)
Petunia (Petunia spp.)
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

​Examples:
Carrot (Daucus carota) – if left to flower Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Hollyhock (Alcea rosea)
Onion (Allium cepa) – in some conditions

​​Examples:
Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
Peony (Paeonia spp.)
Hosta (Hosta spp.)
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

Match

Match the following

• Sunflower – Grows, blooms, sets seed, and dies all in one season.

• Lavender – Lives and blooms for many years; often used for its fragrant oils.

• Carrot – Forms roots in the first year, flowers and seeds in the second year if left unharvested.

annual

perennial

biennial

• annual

• perennial

• biennial

Categorize

Options (6)

competition

disease

space

pollution

flooding

wildfire

Organize these options into the right categories

Density-dependent

Density-independent

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of fertilization in crop management?

• To increase the soil’s nutrient levels and improve crop yield

• To protect crops from pests and diseases

• To ensure crops have enough sunlight for photosynthesis

Multiple Choice

What is the primary benefit of proper spacing when planting crops?

• It encourages excessive root competition, leading to stronger plants

• It prevents overcrowding, ensuring each plant gets enough nutrients, sunlight, and air

• It increases the chances of plant diseases by creating open spaces for pathogens

Multiple Choice

The most important step in IPM is identifying the type of pest you are trying to control.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

How do integrated pest management (IPM) techniques contribute to sustainable agriculture?

• IPM increase reliance on synthetic fertilizers.

• IPM eliminates all forms of pest control.

• IPM prevents the death of beneficial pollinator species

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in action?

• Spraying chemical pesticides weekly regardless of pest presence

• Using genetically modified seeds only to resist pests

• Releasing ladybugs to control aphids after monitoring pest levels and applying mulch to discourage weeds

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of IPM?

• Reduces reliance on chemical pesticides.
• Increases the use of chemical fertilizers.
• Promotes monoculture farming practices.

Multiple Choice

What does GMO stand for?

• Greatly Mutated Organism

• Genetically Modified Organism

• Globally Manufactured Organism

Multiple Choice

What is the primary difference between genetic modification (GMO) and selective breeding in agriculture?

• GMOs involve altering an organism's genetic material through direct manipulation of its DNA, while selective breeding involves choosing parent organisms with desirable traits to breed.

• Selective breeding is faster than genetic modification because it involves direct genetic changes.

• GMOs are created by natural methods, while selective breeding is an artificial process.

• Selective breeding is a modern technique, while genetic modification has been used for thousands of years.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major benefit (+) of genetically modified crops?

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  Increased pesticide use

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  Higher crop yields

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  Reduced nutritional content

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major limitation (-) of genetically modified crops?

• They always increase biodiversity

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  They can lead to herbicide-resistant weeds and cross-pollination issues

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  They completely eliminate the need for pesticides

Multiple Choice

Aquaponics relies on what type of symbiotic relationship between the plants, fish and bacteria?

• commensalism
• parasitism
• mutualism

Multiple Choice

What role do the fish play in an aquaponic system?

• Fish provide oxygen to the water.
• Fish provide nutrients for plants through their waste.
• Fish are used as a food source for the plants.

Multiple Choice

What role do the plants play in an aquaponic system?

• Plants serve as a food source for fish in an aquaponic system.
• Plants filter and purify water while absorbing nutrients in an aquaponic system.
• Plants provide shade and reduce evaporation in an aquaponic system.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of aquaponics?

• Reduces the need for chemical fertilizers by using fish waste as nutrients

• Requires a large amount of water compared to traditional farming

• Depends on a large land area for implementation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a limitation (-) of aquaponics?

• It requires only a small initial investment

• It is highly energy-efficient and doesn’t require additional water sources

• It requires significant setup costs and technical knowledge to maintain

Poll

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