Cropping Systems Quiz

What is a cropping system?

• A method of planting trees only

• A way to manage planting patterns on agricultural land

• A system for irrigation management

• A technique for growing only one type of crop

What is monoculture?

• A method of crop rotation

• Planting one type of crop in a specific area

• A system of planting trees

• Growing multiple types of crops together

What is a disadvantage of monoculture?

• Easier management of crops

• Higher vulnerability to pests and diseases

• Lower risk of pest attacks

• Higher crop diversity

What does polykultur involve?

• Using only organic fertilizers

• Focusing on livestock farming

• Growing multiple types of crops simultaneously

• Planting only one type of crop

What is tumpangsari?

• A method of crop rotation

• Growing multiple crops in the same area at the same time

• Planting trees only

• Planting crops in rows

What is the main goal of agroforestry?

• To grow only annual crops

• To integrate trees with crops for various benefits

• To maximize the use of chemical fertilizers

• To focus solely on livestock

What is a challenge of implementing polyculture?

• Complexity in management and skills required

• Higher crop yields

• Simpler management of crops

• Lower risk of pest attacks

What is the purpose of the Actual Yield Loss (AYL) calculation?

• To measure the total yield of crops

• To determine the best planting season

• To evaluate soil health

• To assess the loss in yield compared to monoculture

What is the main advantage of alley cropping?

• Combining trees with annual crops for better land use

• Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers

• Reducing the need for irrigation

• Growing only one type of crop

What is the purpose of evaluating a cropping system?

• To reduce the number of crops planted

• To analyze productivity and sustainability

• To increase the use of chemical fertilizers

• To focus solely on pest control