Ag Production and Sustainability Quiz

The cultivation of seafood under controlled conditions.

• hydro farming

• horticulture

• aqueduct

• aquaculture

When there are not enough plants to hold topsoil in place, water and  _______ carry the topsoil away, leaving the subsoil exposed

• sunlight
• birds
• magnetic fields
• wind

What is a soil problem all farmers face?

• soil hardening
• soil erosion
• soil spoiling
• soil pollution

Agriculture is...

• the science or practice of farming to provide food and other products for consumers. 
• The practice of designing clothing for people in big cities. 
• The practice of designing buildings. 
• The practice of hunting for food and sustenance. 

One of the advantages to using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is

• reduce the need for pesticides

• they are not regulated by the government

• the concern about safety to consume

• they can cause food allergies

The idea of growing plants on vertical inclines or even in sustainable skyscraper greenhouses

• Hydroponics

• Aquaculture

• Managed Rotational Grazing

• Vertical Farming

A method of growing plants using nutrient solutions with or without soil

• Hydroponics

• Managed Rotational Grazing

• Vertical Farming

• Intensive Livestock Production

A foraging system is in which herds (or flocks) are systematically moved between grazing areas to maximize the quality and quantity of forage growth

• Hyrdoponics

• Managed Rotational Grazing

• Vertical Farming

• Intensive Livestock Production

Practices that meet current and future needs of society for food and fiber while considering the impact on local ecosystems as well as the global environment

• Efficeny

• Sustainability

• Conservation

• Adaptability

What is the Best Management Practice for protecting the soil from water and wind erosion, while also helping with nutrients in the soil?

• Cover Crops

• Soil Testing

• Crop Rotation

• Irrigation Management