Intensive Farming: Impacts and Ethics

Which of the following best describes intensive farming?

• Farming that uses minimal machinery and relies on natural processes

• Farming that uses high levels of inputs such as fertilisers, pesticides, and machinery to maximise yields

• Farming that only uses organic methods

• Farming that is only done on small plots of land

What is one major environmental impact of intensive farming?

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduced soil erosion

• Water pollution from fertiliser and pesticide runoff

• Improved air quality

Which of the following is an ethical concern related to intensive farming?

• The use of crop rotation

• The welfare of animals kept in confined spaces

• The use of traditional farming tools

• The length of daylight hours

Which practice is considered more sustainable compared to intensive farming?

• Monoculture cropping

• Use of chemical pesticides

• Crop rotation and organic fertilisers

• Overgrazing livestock

How does traditional farming typically differ from intensive farming?

• Traditional farming uses more synthetic chemicals

• Traditional farming relies more on manual labour and natural processes

• Traditional farming always produces higher yields

• Traditional farming uses more machinery

Which of the following is NOT a sustainable farming practice?

• Using cover crops to protect soil

• Applying large amounts of chemical fertilisers

• Composting organic waste

• Conserving water through drip irrigation

What is one way intensive farming can negatively affect wildlife?

• By increasing the number of wildflowers

• By providing more habitats for animals

• By destroying hedgerows and reducing habitats

• By planting a variety of crops

Which of the following is a benefit of intensive farming?

• Lower food production

• Higher crop yields per acre

• Increased soil fertility over time

• Reduced use of machinery

Why might consumers be concerned about the use of pesticides in intensive farming?

• Pesticides always improve the taste of food

• Pesticides can leave residues on food and harm human health

• Pesticides are always organic

• Pesticides increase the nutritional value of crops

Which of the following is a method to make intensive farming more sustainable?

• Increasing the use of synthetic fertilisers

• Implementing integrated pest management (IPM)

• Expanding monoculture practices

• Reducing crop diversity