Organic farmers are prohibited from using ___________?

• Fertilizers

• Pesticides

• Growth Hormones

• Antibiotics

• All are prohibited by organic farmers

What is used by organic farmers to enrich the soil?

• Fertilizer

• Pesticides

• Antibiotics

• Manure from animals

The very top layer of soil is mostly made of

• Solid rock

• Clay and mineral deposits

• A mixture of minerals and organic material

• Mostly organic material (humus)

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Decayed organic material in soil is called______.

• Litter

• Silt

• Humus

• Clay

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Look at the picture, what is used by organic farmers to enrich the soil?

• Manure from animals

• Pesticides

• Antibiotics

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Organic farmers are prohibited (not allowed) from using ___________?

• Chemical fertilizers

• Pesticides

• Growth Hormones

• Antibiotics

• All are prohibited by organic farmers

An organic material that consists of the wastes of plants and animals is called a ___________.

• Fertiliser

• Manure

Through organic farming the pollution of ground water is stopped?

• YES

• NO

Fruit and vegetable peelings, egg shells, and manure are all examples of what type of fertilizer?

• Organic

• Chemical

• Inorganic

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What is the primary benefit of using organic farming methods over conventional farming?

• Increased use of chemical fertilizers

• Higher crop yields

• Improved soil health

• Faster growth of crops

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