Environmental Science Farming Techniques

Give an ANTONYM for the word ARTIFICIAL

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Is organic better for the environment than conventional method?

Justify your answer

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Find the correct word with its definition:

A chemical that stops insects from destroying crops

• Manure

• Fertilizer

• Pesticide

• Herbicide

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Which statement about organic food is FALSE?

• Organic farming practices are better for the environment by building healthy soil and attack serious soil and land issues, such as erosion.

• Organic produce has fewer pesticide residues compared to conventional produce.

• Organic fruits and vegetables are treated with waxes and preservatives so they stay fresh longer

• Consuming organic meats, such as chicken and beef, may reduce your exposure to antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Which is usually more expensive? organic food or

non-organic foods and WHY?

Choose the word or phrase that does NOT belong in the group

• Healthy

• Conventional

• Nutritious

• Nourishing

Identify the appropriate definition of composting:

• A form of disposal where waste decomposes artificially

• The process that converts materials to bones

• To position around like a plant

• The process of converting plant materials to a more usable organic soil change or mulch

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Find the correct word with its definition:

A kind of food is grown or farmed with the use of artificial chemicals

• Conventional food

• Organic food

• Modified foods

• Good food

What is the main difference between organic and non-organic food?

• size of the farm

• use of pesticides

• location of the farm

Select the items that should NOT be placed in a compost container.

• Plastic bags/ bottles

• Limes

• Tomato skins

• Meat skins and bones

• Guava leaves