Agriculture & Food Quiz

What percentage of total U.S. employment is in the food and agricultural sector?

• 15.8%

• 5.6%

• 20.5%

• 10.3%

What fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions stem from our food systems?

• 1/5

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

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What is the estimated percentage of the U.S. food supply that goes to waste each year?

• Up to 20%

• Up to 30%

• Up to 40%

• Up to 50%

Which practice is NOT mentioned as a way to build soil health?

• Planting more trees

• Using cover crops

• Using toxic chemicals

• Adding compost

What is the main goal of NRDC's advocacy in agriculture?

• Reduce soil health

• Increase pesticide use

• Support transitions to regenerative and organic agriculture

• Promote industrial agriculture

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Which harmful pesticide was banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2021?

• Chlorpyrifos

• Neonicotinoids

• Atrazine

• Glyphosate

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What is the national goal for food waste reduction by 2030?

• Reduce food waste by 25%

• Eliminate food waste completely

• Reduce food waste by 10%

• Cut food waste in half

What is one of the main sources of methane emissions related to food waste?

• Food in recycling bins

• Food in compost

• Food in landfills

• Food in oceans

What is a major environmental concern associated with industrial livestock production?

• Increased biodiversity

• Massive manure lagoons

• Improved water quality

• Reduced greenhouse gases

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What principle asks us to consider the impact of our decisions on future generations?

• Future Impact Principle

• Generational Equity Principle

• Sustainability Principle

• Seventh Generation Principle

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