Harvesting and Post-Harvesting Quiz

What are crops? Fill in the blank: ______ are plants or plant produce that can be raised, cultivated and harvested for subsistence or profit. They may be classified as food crops, cash crops, forage crops, oil crops, industrial crops, fiber crops, and ornamental crops.

• Crops

• Animals

• Minerals

• Machines

What are pesticides? Fill in the blank: ______ may be natural/organic or commercial products that control the widespread of pests and diseases in the agricultural field.

• Pesticides

• Fertilizers

• Herbicides

• Insecticides

What is irrigation? Fill in the blank: ______ is the process of maintaining the moisture and water content of soil needed for the plant growth.

• Irrigation

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Respiration

What are herbicides? Fill in the blank: ______ may be natural/organic or commercial products that control the widespread of weeds in the field.

• Herbicides

• Fertilizers

• Pesticides

• Insecticides

What is cultivation? Fill in the blank: ______ is the process of loosening the hardened soil through plowing or harrowing. It is believed to control weeds and pests in the farm.

• Cultivation

• Irrigation

• Harvesting

• Sowing

What is fertilizer? Fill in the blank: ______ may be natural/organic or commercial products applied to increase the nutrients into the soil.

• Fertilizer

• Pesticide

• Water

• Sand

What is a trellis? Fill in the blank: ______ may be made from wood or metal that serves as support for climbing and crawling crops.

• Trellis

• Basket

• Fence

• Net

Which type of crop is primarily raised, cultured, and harvested for human consumption?

• Food crops

• Cash crops

• Fiber crops

• Ornamental crops

Which type of crop is sold for profit and can be exported to other countries?

• Food crops

• Cash crops

• Medicinal crops

• Fiber crops

Which type of crop is usually raised, cultured, and harvested for livestock consumption?

• Feed/forage crops

• Cash crops

• Fiber crops

• Oilseed crops