Comparing Organic and Non-Organic Methods of Growing Food

Which of the following best describes organic farming?

• Using only machines to plant crops.

• Growing food without artificial chemicals.

• Growing food using lots of pesticides.

• Using plastic to cover all plants.

Which method replaces artificial fertilisers in organic farming?

• Using herbicides

• Adding manure or compost

• Adding pesticides

• Using large machines

What is one main disadvantage of organic farming?

• Plants grow very fast.

• It is very cheap to grow foods organically.

• It needs more land and more effort.

• Organic foods always look perfect.

Scientists have found that organically grown foods are higher in:

• Plastic and preservatives

• Artificial colours

• Essential minerals like calcium and iron

• Artificial sweeteners

Define organic farming.

• Organic farming is a method of agriculture that relies on natural processes and materials, avoiding synthetic chemicals and promoting sustainability.
• Organic farming is focused solely on maximizing profit without regard for environmental impact.
• Organic farming is a method that relies heavily on chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
• Organic farming uses only genetically modified organisms for crop production.

Give one advantage of organic farming.

• It promotes environmental sustainability.
• It leads to higher pesticide usage.
• It reduces crop diversity.
• It increases the use of synthetic fertilizers.

Give one disadvantage of organic farming.

• Higher labor costs compared to conventional farming.
• Better soil health than conventional farming.
• Increased use of synthetic fertilizers.
• Lower crop yields compared to conventional farming.

What is a common practice in organic farming to control pests?

• Using chemical pesticides

• Introducing beneficial insects

• Planting monocultures

• Using synthetic herbicides

What is one benefit of consuming organic foods?

• They are always cheaper than non-organic foods.

• They are guaranteed to be perfect in appearance.

• They are free from all types of bacteria.

• They may have lest pesticide residues.

Which of the following is a practice encouraged in organic farming?

• Use of genetically modified seeds

• Monoculture planting

• Heavy use of chemical fertilizers

• Crop rotation