Understanding Pesticides and Organic Farming

What is a major concern associated with the use of pesticides in agriculture?

• Improved soil fertility

• Lower food prices

• Environmental destruction

• Increased crop yields

Which ancient civilizations used animals to protect their crops from pests?

• Egyptians and Greeks

• Romans and Greeks

• Chinese and Indians

• Mayans and Aztecs

What is the 'pesticide treadmill'?

• A cycle where more pesticides are needed over time

• A tool used to apply pesticides

• A new type of pesticide

• A method to increase pesticide efficiency

What is one benefit of organic farming compared to conventional farming?

• Fewer pesticide residues

• Lower production costs

• Higher crop yields

• Faster growth cycles

What percentage of global farmland is currently organic?

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

• 1.5%

What dietary change could help feed the world with organic agriculture?

• Increased meat consumption

• A more plant-based diet

• Higher sugar intake

• More processed foods

What is a significant challenge of organic farming?

• Higher pesticide use

• Lower crop yields

• Increased soil erosion

• Greater water usage

How can consumers support sustainable farming practices?

• Avoiding all fruits and vegetables

• Purchasing locally grown organic food

• Buying imported produce

• Supporting only large-scale farms

What role should governments play in promoting sustainable agriculture?

• Incentivizing good farming practices

• Subsidizing chemical pesticides

• Banning all organic farming

• Promoting monoculture farming

What is a potential benefit of joining a movement like La Via Campesina?

• Increased use of synthetic chemicals

• Support for landless workers and farmers

• Access to cheaper pesticides

• Promotion of monoculture practices