Agriculture Development Quiz

What distinguishes traditional agriculture from modern agriculture?

• Use of fossil fuels

• Reliance on technology

• Power from people and animals

• Mechanization

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Which of the following is a benefit of monoculture in industrial agriculture?

• Increased pest resistance

• Simplified planting and harvesting

• Greater crop diversity

• Improved soil health

What is a key feature of large-scale irrigation in industrial agriculture?

• Use of rainwater only

• Manual watering

• Extensive water distribution systems

• Minimal water usage

What was one of the benefits of the Green Revolution?

• Decreased energy use in agriculture

• Increased deforestation

• Increased crop yields

• Reduced pollution

What was a significant cost associated with the Green Revolution?

• Decreased energy use

• 7000% increase in energy used by agriculture

• Reduced soil erosion

• Improved water quality

What does integrated pest management combine?

• Only chemical methods

• Only biological methods

• Chemical and biological methods

• Mechanical and cultural methods

What is the role of cactus moth larvae in pest control?

• They are used to control prickly pear cactus.

• They are used to control weeds.

• They are used to control insects.

• They are used to control fungi.

Diagram of a person examining a cactus leaf with cactus moth larvae.

• A person is observing a cactus leaf with cactus moth larvae.

• A person is planting a cactus in a garden.

• A person is watering a cactus plant.

• A person is removing thorns from a cactus leaf.

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What is the process by which plants reproduce sexually?

• Germination

• Photosynthesis

• Pollination

• Transpiration

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What is the role of pollinators in agriculture?

• They fertilize the soil.

• They help plants reproduce sexually.

• They provide shade for crops.

• They increase crop yield by providing nutrients.

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