WorksheetsOrganic Farming Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main goal of organic farming?
Maximizing food production at all costs
Reducing environmental impact and avoiding synthetic chemicals
Using as many pesticides as possible
Increasing the speed of plant growth artificially
Why do organic farmers use crop rotation? Select correct option
To confuse pests and diseases
To maintain soil fertility
To prevent nutrient depletion
All three are correct
Which certification ensures that food meets organic farming standards in the UK?
Fairtrade
Red Tractor
Soil Association Organic
Rainforest Alliance
How do organic farmers control pests without synthetic pesticides?
Using biological control
Spraying all crops with strong disinfectants
Removing all insects from the farm
Increasing the use of chemical fertilizers
What type of fertilizers are used in organic farming?
Artificial chemical fertilizers
Natural compost and manure
What does "organic farming" mean?
Farming with no pesticides or fertilizers at all
Farming that only uses synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
Farming that relies on natural methods and avoids artificial chemicals
Farming that uses genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Which of the following is NOT a key principle of organic farming?
Maintaining soil health
Using genetically modified crops
Encouraging biodiversity
Using natural fertilizers like compost and manure
Which of the following is a method to improve soil fertility in organic farming?
Using synthetic fertilizers
Crop rotation and green manure
Only genetically modified fertilizers
No fertilizers at all
Why is organic farming considered more sustainable?
It encourages biodiversity and reduces pollution
It relies on fossil fuels for food production
It allows mass production of crops quickly
It uses genetically modified seeds
What is a common reason consumers choose organic food?
It is cheaper than conventional food
It contains more preservatives
It avoids synthetic pesticides and antibiotics
It is always locally grown
How does organic livestock farming differ from conventional farming?
Organic livestock must have access to outdoor space
Organic animals are always kept in cages
Organic animals are given high doses of antibiotics regularly
Organic livestock are fed with genetically modified crops
How does organic farming help the environment?
Increases the use of fossil fuels
Reduces soil and water pollution
Encourages overproduction of crops
Requires more chemical fertilizers
What is crop rotation, a common organic farming practice?
Growing the same crop in the same field every year
Changing the crops grown in a field each season to maintain soil health
Moving crops from one farm to another regularly
Using artificial fertilizers to boost plant growth
Why might organic food be more expensive?
Organic farms use more expensive chemical fertilizers
Organic food is mass-produced with fewer resources
Organic farming often requires more labor and time
Organic food has a shorter shelf life
What is one disadvantage of organic farming?
It produces lower quality food
It always uses genetically modified crops
It can have lower crop yields than conventional farming
It relies entirely on artificial pesticides
