WorksheetsOrganic Farming
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Organic farmers are prohibited from using ___________?
Fertilizers
Pesticides
Growth Hormones
Antibiotics
All are prohibited by organic farmers
What is used by organic farmers to enrich the soil?
Fertilizer
Pesticides
Antibiotics
Manure from animals
The very top layer of soil is mostly made of
Solid rock
Clay and mineral deposits
A mixture of minerals and organic material
Mostly organic material (humus)
Decayed organic material in soil is called______.
Litter
Silt
Humus
Clay
Look at the picture, what is used by organic farmers to enrich the soil?
Manure from animals
Pesticides
Antibiotics
Organic farmers are prohibited (not allowed) from using ___________?
Chemical fertilizers
Pesticides
Growth Hormones
Antibiotics
All are prohibited by organic farmers
An organic material that consists of the wastes of plants and animals is called a ___________.
Fertiliser
Manure
Through organic farming the pollution of ground water is stopped?
YES
NO
Fruit and vegetable peelings, egg shells, and manure are all examples of what type of fertilizer?
Organic
Chemical
Inorganic
What is the primary benefit of using organic farming methods over conventional farming?
Increased use of chemical fertilizers
Higher crop yields
Improved soil health
Faster growth of crops
Which of the following is a common practice in organic farming?
Use of genetically modified seeds
Application of synthetic pesticides
Crop rotation
Monoculture farming
Organic farming relies heavily on which of the following natural processes?
Photosynthesis
Nitrogen fixation
Genetic engineering
Hydroponics
What is a key characteristic of organic fertilizers used in organic farming?
They are derived from synthetic chemicals
They are slow-releasing
They are always in liquid form
They are harmful to soil microorganisms
Which of the following is a challenge often faced by organic farmers?
High cost of synthetic fertilizers
Pest resistance to chemical pesticides
Lower initial crop yields
Excessive use of water resources
In organic farming, which method is commonly used to control pests naturally?
Chemical pesticides
Biological control
Genetic modification
Radiation treatment
