Agriculture and Its Future

Agriculture and Its Future

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video explores the evolution of agriculture from hunter-gatherer societies to modern times, highlighting the challenges and innovations in the field. It discusses the impact of agriculture on climate change and the need for increased productivity. The video introduces technological advancements like precision agriculture and genetic tools such as CRISPR. It also presents Ohalo's breakthrough in plant breeding, which could significantly boost crop yields. The discussion concludes with the potential global impact of these innovations and the role of farmers in sustainable agriculture.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the major consequences of the discovery of agriculture?

It led to the extinction of many animal species.

It allowed human populations to swell and thrive.

It resulted in the immediate industrialization of societies.

It caused a decrease in global temperatures.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Precision agriculture help farmers?

By providing general farming advice applicable to all regions.

By offering personalized recommendations based on specific farm data.

By eliminating the need for fertilizers entirely.

By predicting weather patterns with 100% accuracy.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant benefit of using Biologicals in agriculture?

They permanently alter the genetic makeup of crops.

They increase the size of farm equipment.

They eliminate the need for water in farming.

They replace synthetic chemicals, reducing environmental impact.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary advantage of CRISPR technology in plant breeding?

It allows for the creation of entirely new plant species.

It increases the natural resistance of plants to all diseases.

It ensures specific genes are present, enhancing desired traits.

It eliminates the need for sunlight in plant growth.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has DNA sequencing impacted plant breeding?

By allowing the creation of plants that grow without soil.

By enabling the identification of genes related to specific traits.

By reducing the need for water in agriculture.

By making traditional breeding methods obsolete.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of applying a protein to plants in boosted breeding?

To reduce the plant's DNA

To allow the plant to contribute all its DNA to its offspring

To enhance the plant's color

To make the plant grow slower

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does increased genetic diversity affect plant yield in boosted breeding?

It decreases the yield

It causes a network effect that boosts yield

It has no effect on the yield

It makes the plants more colorful

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