Grade 5 Rationalized Agriculture and Nutrition Quiz

What is the primary function of soil in agriculture?

• Provides shelter

• Provides air

• Provides shade

• Provides sunlight

What is runoff in relation to soil?

• Water that evaporates

• Water that is stored in plants

• Water that flows over the soil surface

• Water that is absorbed by soil

What is soil erosion?

• The process of soil being compacted

• The process of soil being enriched

• The process of soil being carried away

• The process of soil being watered

Which of the following is a method of soil recovery?

• Adding fertilizers

• Using pesticides

• Collecting soil from deposited areas

• Planting new crops

What is the purpose of adding organic manure to soil?

• To improve soil nutrients

• To prevent soil runoff

• To reduce soil temperature

• To increase soil erosion

What is mulching?

• Covering soil with organic materials

• Adding water to soil

• Covering soil with plastic

• Removing weeds from soil

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of mulching?

• Controls weeds

• Reduces evaporation

• Prevents splash erosion

• Increases soil temperature

What is the purpose of shading crops?

• To enhance soil erosion

• To reduce evaporation of moisture

• To promote weed growth

• To increase sunlight exposure

Which of the following is an example of a cover crop?

• Rice

• Maize

• Beans

• Wheat

What is the main reason for conserving wild animals?

• They are dangerous

• They attract tourists

• They provide food

• They destroy crops