AgriScience Quiz

What is the primary focus of agiscience?

• The study of historical agricultural practices

• The development of computer technologies

• The application of science to agriculture

• The exploration of outer space

Which of the following is NOT a sub-discipline of agiscience?

• Plant genetics

• Animal nutrition

• Aquatic biology

• Urban planning

How does agiscience contribute to sustainability?

• By increasing the use of fossil fuels in agriculture

• By developing practices that reduce waste and conserve resources

• By focusing solely on increasing crop yields

• By promoting the use of non-renewable resources

What role does technology play in agiscience?

• It is rarely used in modern agriculture

• It decreases the efficiency of agricultural practices

• It is crucial for advancing sustainable farming techniques

• It only benefits large, industrial farms

Which of the following is a goal of agiscience?

• To decrease the nutritional value of food

• To increase dependency on manual labor

• To improve food security and reduce hunger

• To limit the variety of crops grown worldwide

What is the significance of soil science in agiscience?

• It is only concerned with the color of the soil

• It helps in understanding how to maintain soil health for optimal plant growth

• It focuses on making soil less fertile

• It is unrelated to agriculture

In agiscience, why is plant genetics important?

• It allows for the creation of less resilient crop varieties

• It is only used for aesthetic purposes, like flower color

• It helps in developing crops that are more resistant to pests and diseases

• It has no practical application in agriculture

How does agiscience impact the economy?

• By solely focusing on scientific research without practical applications

• By contributing to the development of sustainable agricultural practices that support economic growth

• By discouraging innovation in the agricultural sector

• By increasing the cost of food production without improving quality

What is the role of animal science in agiscience?

• To decrease the health and productivity of livestock

• To improve the welfare and efficiency of animal production systems

• To focus exclusively on pet animals

• To eliminate the need for animals in agriculture

Why is research an important aspect of agiscience?

• It is only important for academic purposes and has no real-world application

• It helps in developing new agricultural technologies and practices

• It aims to revert agriculture back to traditional methods

• It focuses on reducing the diversity of agricultural products