Agricultural Runoff and Its Impacts

The video discusses agricultural runoff, its causes, environmental and health impacts, and solutions. It defines agricultural runoff as water movement carrying substances from farms to water bodies, causing issues like eutrophication and health risks. Solutions include best management practices and policy interventions. Collaboration among stakeholders is crucial for effective management.

What is agricultural runoff primarily composed of?

• Plastic debris

• Industrial waste

• Fertilizers and pesticides

• Household garbage

Which of the following is NOT a cause of agricultural runoff?

• Poor infrastructure

• Inadequate soil management

• Proper irrigation practices

• Excessive use of fertilizers

What environmental issue is caused by excessive nutrients from agricultural runoff?

• Eutrophication

• Deforestation

• Desertification

• Acid rain

How can agricultural runoff affect aquatic life?

• By cleaning water bodies

• By depleting oxygen levels

• By promoting fish growth

• By increasing oxygen levels

What health risk is associated with agricultural runoff entering drinking water?

• Increased immunity

• Contamination with nitrates

• Improved digestion

• Enhanced taste

Which practice is NOT a solution to mitigate agricultural runoff?

• Cover cropping

• Precision farming

• Over-irrigation

• Buffer strips

What role do vegetative filter strips play in managing agricultural runoff?

• They remove all nutrients from soil

• They trap sediment and filter pollutants

• They promote pesticide use

• They increase runoff speed

Who needs to collaborate to effectively tackle agricultural runoff?

• Only farmers

• Government agencies and researchers

• Environmental organizations and farmers

• All of the above

What is a crucial policy intervention for managing agricultural runoff?

• Encouraging urban sprawl

• Promoting deforestation

• Nutrient management regulations

• Increasing pesticide use

How can farmers be encouraged to adopt sustainable practices?

• By ignoring their needs

• By increasing taxes

• By providing financial incentives

• By reducing their income