Sustainable Agriculture

What is the main purpose of crop rotation?

• To improve soil health by alternating crops

• To grow only one crop for higher profits

• To reduce the need for irrigation

• To increase pesticide use

Which company uses agroforestry to grow coffee sustainably?

• Nike

• Coca-Cola

• Starbucks

• Tesla

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) focuses on:

• Using only synthetic pesticides

• Combining natural and chemical pest control

• Eliminating all pests from farms

• Ignoring pest problems

Organic farming avoids the use of:

• Natural fertilizers

• Crop rotation

• Solar energy

• Synthetic chemicals

Growing fruit trees alongside vegetables is an example of:

• Crop rotation

• Agroforestry

• Organic farming

• Food security

Which practice helps reduce soil erosion?

• Monocropping

• Overgrazing

• Agroforestry

• Synthetic fertilizers
  

Food security means:

• Having enough food for one month

• Exporting all food to other countries

• Growing only organic food

• Reliable access to affordable, nutritious food

Which is a challenge to food security?

• High crop yields

• Sustainable farming

• Climate change

• Agroforestry

A farmer in Thailand uses ducks to eat pests in rice fields. This supports food security by:

• Reducing crop losses naturally

• Increasing reliance on chemicals

• Raising meat prices

• Encouraging deforestation

Which dimension of food security refers to stable food supplies over time?

• Availability

• Access

• Utilization

• Stability