The Australian Cotton Story For High Schools

1. What is the primary goal of every farmer according to the video?

• a) To sell their crops at a high price
• b) To leave their farm in a worse condition than they found it
• c) To improve the efficiencies of their farm and its value
• d) To rely totally on irrigation for their crops

2. Why is it important for the children to be involved in what they are doing on the farm?

• a) So they can learn how to sell crops
• b) So they can see how to look after the environment
• c) So they can learn how to irrigate the crops
• d) So they can learn how to use pesticides

3. What is the primary crop grown on the farm?

• a) Wheat
• b) Corn
• c) Cotton
• d) Soybeans

4. What is the advantage of cotton over other summer crops?

• a) It requires less water
• b) It can withstand higher temperatures
• c) It is easier to harvest
• d) It is less susceptible to diseases and pests

5. How does the farm water its crops?

• a) Through overhead irrigation
• b) Through drip irrigation systems
• c) Through flood irrigation
• d) Through rain-fed irrigation

6. What is the primary purpose of the crop pattern or rotation used on the farm?

• a) To store soil moisture
• b) To reduce the frequency of pests and diseases
• c) To increase crop yield
• d) To reduce the need for irrigation

7. What has been the impact of introducing in guard cotton and bowl guard cotton?

• a) A reduction in the number of insecticide sprays needed
• b) An increase in crop yield
• c) A decrease in soil quality
• d) An increase in water usage

8. What is the single biggest resource to the farm?

• a) Water
• b) Pesticides
• c) Soil
• d) Fertilizers

9. What is the purpose of the temperature probe shown in the video?

• a) To measure the temperature of the soil
• b) To measure the temperature of the air
• c) To measure the temperature of the water
• d) To measure the temperature at planting depth

10. How has research and development impacted the Australian cotton industry?

• a) It has led to a decrease in water use efficiency
• b) It has had no impact on the industry
• c) It has led to a 40 percent improvement in water use efficiency
• d) It has led to a decrease in crop yield