Land Use and Agriculture Review

What is the primary purpose of crop rotation in sustainable agriculture?

• To increase pesticide use

• To enhance soil fertility

• To reduce crop yield

• To increase water usage

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Which of the following is a benefit of using no-till farming practices?

• Increases soil erosion

• Decreases soil moisture

• Reduces soil compaction

• Increases pesticide runoff

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What is the main environmental concern with overgrazing?

• Increased plant growth

• Reduced soil erosion

• Soil degradation

• Enhanced water retention

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What role do legumes play in crop rotation?

• They increase the need for chemical fertilizers.

• They deplete the soil of essential nutrients.

• They help in fixing atmospheric nitrogen into the soil.

• They contribute to soil erosion.

Which of the following is a sustainable method to manage pests in agriculture?

• Using broad-spectrum pesticides extensively

• Introducing natural predators of the pests

• Increasing the monoculture practices

• Removing all vegetation around crop fields

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What is the primary goal of integrated pest management (IPM)?

• To eliminate all pests from the agricultural ecosystem

• To use chemical pesticides as the first line of defense

• To manage pest populations in an environmentally sustainable way

• To increase the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

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Why is preserving topsoil important for sustainable agriculture?

• It increases the need for irrigation.

• It contains essential nutrients for crops.

• It supports the growth of weeds.

• It makes the land more suitable for building.

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What is the impact of deforestation on land use and agriculture?

• Increases available land for agriculture immediately but leads to long-term soil degradation.

• Enhances soil fertility by increasing organic matter.

• Reduces the need for irrigation and fertilizers.

• Promotes biodiversity which in turn supports more sustainable agriculture.

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How does urban sprawl affect agricultural land?

• It increases the amount of land available for farming.

• It has no significant impact on agricultural land.

• It reduces the amount of land available for farming.

• It improves the fertility of the soil on the outskirts of urban areas.

Which of the following is an example of land used as a protected area to preserve the scenery and ecosystems?

• Grand Canyon

• Great Basin

• Great Plains

• Rocky Mountains