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Climate-Smart Agriculture: Adapting to Changing Climatic Conditions and Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Description: Climate-Smart Agriculture: Adapting to Changing Climatic Conditions and Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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What is the primary objective of Climate-Smart Agriculture?

  1. Increasing crop yields

  2. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

  3. Improving soil health

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate-Smart Agriculture aims to achieve multiple objectives simultaneously, including increasing crop yields, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving soil health.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of Climate-Smart Agriculture?

  1. Sustainable intensification

  2. Conservation agriculture

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Genetically modified crops


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genetically modified crops are not considered a key principle of Climate-Smart Agriculture, as they may have unintended environmental consequences.

How does sustainable intensification contribute to Climate-Smart Agriculture?

  1. By increasing crop yields on existing agricultural land

  2. By reducing the need for new agricultural land

  3. By improving water and nutrient use efficiency

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable intensification aims to increase crop yields on existing agricultural land, reduce the need for new agricultural land, and improve water and nutrient use efficiency, all of which contribute to Climate-Smart Agriculture.

What is the role of conservation agriculture in Climate-Smart Agriculture?

  1. Reducing soil erosion

  2. Improving soil health

  3. Conserving water

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservation agriculture practices, such as no-till farming, cover cropping, and crop rotation, help to reduce soil erosion, improve soil health, and conserve water, all of which contribute to Climate-Smart Agriculture.

How does agroforestry contribute to Climate-Smart Agriculture?

  1. By sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

  2. By reducing soil erosion

  3. By improving water infiltration and retention

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agroforestry practices, such as planting trees and shrubs on agricultural land, help to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, reduce soil erosion, and improve water infiltration and retention, all of which contribute to Climate-Smart Agriculture.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas emitted by agricultural activities?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Methane

  3. Nitrous oxide

  4. Oxygen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas, while carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are all greenhouse gases emitted by agricultural activities.

How does enteric fermentation contribute to greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture?

  1. By releasing methane into the atmosphere

  2. By releasing nitrous oxide into the atmosphere

  3. By releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Enteric fermentation, the process by which livestock digest feed, releases methane into the atmosphere, which is a potent greenhouse gas.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing methane emissions from livestock?

  1. Improving feed quality

  2. Using feed additives

  3. Vaccinating livestock

  4. Increasing the number of livestock


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing the number of livestock will increase methane emissions, while improving feed quality, using feed additives, and vaccinating livestock can help to reduce methane emissions.

How does nitrogen fertilizer application contribute to greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture?

  1. By releasing nitrous oxide into the atmosphere

  2. By releasing methane into the atmosphere

  3. By releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nitrogen fertilizer application can lead to the release of nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, which is a potent greenhouse gas.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for reducing nitrous oxide emissions from nitrogen fertilizer application?

  1. Using nitrification inhibitors

  2. Applying fertilizer in split applications

  3. Using controlled-release fertilizers

  4. Increasing nitrogen fertilizer application rates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increasing nitrogen fertilizer application rates will increase nitrous oxide emissions, while using nitrification inhibitors, applying fertilizer in split applications, and using controlled-release fertilizers can help to reduce nitrous oxide emissions.

How does Climate-Smart Agriculture contribute to climate change adaptation?

  1. By increasing crop resilience to extreme weather events

  2. By improving water management

  3. By promoting soil health

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate-Smart Agriculture practices can help to increase crop resilience to extreme weather events, improve water management, and promote soil health, all of which contribute to climate change adaptation.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Climate-Smart Agriculture?

  1. Increased crop yields

  2. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

  3. Improved soil health

  4. Increased vulnerability to climate change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate-Smart Agriculture practices are designed to reduce vulnerability to climate change, not increase it.

What are the main challenges to implementing Climate-Smart Agriculture?

  1. Lack of knowledge and technical capacity

  2. Lack of financial resources

  3. Lack of policy support

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate-Smart Agriculture faces a number of challenges, including lack of knowledge and technical capacity, lack of financial resources, and lack of policy support.

What is the role of governments in promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture?

  1. Providing financial incentives

  2. Providing technical assistance

  3. Developing supportive policies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governments can play a key role in promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture by providing financial incentives, providing technical assistance, and developing supportive policies.

What is the role of international organizations in promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture?

  1. Providing financial assistance

  2. Providing technical assistance

  3. Advocating for supportive policies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International organizations can play a key role in promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture by providing financial assistance, providing technical assistance, and advocating for supportive policies.

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