Sustainable Agriculture Quiz

What is the main goal of sustainable agriculture?

• Maximizing crop yield

• Meeting current food needs while preserving resources for future generations

• Reducing labor costs

• Increasing the use of synthetic fertilizers

Which of the following is a key practice of sustainable agriculture?

• Monoculture farming

• Crop rotation

• Overgrazing

• Slash and burn

Which of the following is an example of conservation tillage?

• No-till farming in the U.S. Midwest

• Slash and burn agriculture

• Overgrazing in pastures

• Monoculture farming

Which of the following is NOT a goal of sustainable agriculture?

• Environmental health

• Economic viability

• Social equity

• Maximizing pesticide use

Which practice helps prevent soil degradation on large farms?

• Overgrazing

• No-till farming

• Monoculture

• Slash and burn

What is a benefit of using legumes in crop rotation?

• They increase soil erosion

• They fix nitrogen in the soil

• They require more synthetic fertilizers

• They increase pest outbreaks

Which of the following is an example of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

• Using only chemical pesticides in rice fields

• Allowing pests to grow without control

• Using ducks to eat pests and fertilize soil

• Removing all biological controls from fields

What is a common cover crop mentioned in the text?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Clover

• Rice

What is the definition of polyculture?

• Growing a single type of crop on a large scale

• Growing multiple types of crops together on the same land

• Using synthetic fertilizers to enhance growth

• Planting crops based on lunar cycles

What is composting primarily used for?

• Increasing crop yield

• Recycling organic waste into nutrient-rich compost

• Enhancing biodiversity

• Reducing water waste