Sustainability & the Agricultural Industry

Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of sustainability?

• Social

• Environmental

• Economic

• Political

Sustainability stems from the idea of which of the following?

• Sustainable development

• Reduce, reuse, recycle

• Combating climate change

• Increased population growth

Which of the following is NOT a focus for environmental sustainability?

• Energy efficiency

• Reprocessing

• Resource utilization

• Pollution

What is an estimate which measures the impact an individual is leaving on the environment based on his or her lifestyle and income?

• Resource utilization

• Ecological footprint

• Environmental sustainability

• Environmental Resource Management

Which of the following was NOT listed as a service the Environmental Resource Management provides?

• Air quality

• Safety

• Risk management

• Marketing

Which of the following was NOT listed as a benefit of sustainable agriculture as discussed in the presentation?

• Preserving the environment

• Sustaining communities

• Protecting public health

• Increasing livestock production

Which of the following is a benefit of industrial agriculture?

• Decreased use of toxins

• Higher productivity of crops

• Livestock husbandry

• High use of organic crops

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of crop rotation?

• Reducing soil nitrogen

• Mitigating weeds

• Reducing soil erosion

• Reducing risk of water contamination

Which of the following is a positive economic impact of sustainable farming?

• Alternative farming techniques

• Ease of transport

• Financial security

• Faster growth

The responsible planning and management of resources correctly defines which of the following?

• Quality

• Stewardship

• Biodiversity

• Equity