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Food Sustainability: Addressing the Environmental Impact of Food Production

Description: Food Sustainability: Addressing the Environmental Impact of Food Production
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What is the primary cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?

  1. Cattle ranching

  2. Soybean farming

  3. Logging

  4. Mining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cattle ranching is the leading cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, accounting for approximately 80% of forest loss.

Which agricultural practice is known for its ability to improve soil health and reduce erosion?

  1. Conventional tillage

  2. No-till farming

  3. Contour plowing

  4. Crop rotation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

No-till farming is a conservation agriculture technique that leaves crop residues on the field, improving soil health, reducing erosion, and conserving moisture.

What is the term used to describe the process of converting natural ecosystems into agricultural land?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Reforestation

  3. Afforestation

  4. Agroforestry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deforestation refers to the conversion of natural forests into other land uses, such as agriculture, urbanization, or mining.

Which type of agriculture relies on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to increase crop yields?

  1. Organic farming

  2. Sustainable agriculture

  3. Conventional agriculture

  4. Permaculture


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Conventional agriculture is characterized by the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to increase crop yields and control pests.

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by livestock during digestion?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Methane

  3. Nitrous oxide

  4. Hydrofluorocarbons


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Methane is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by livestock during digestion, contributing to climate change.

Which agricultural practice involves planting different crops in sequence on the same land?

  1. Monoculture

  2. Intercropping

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Crop rotation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Crop rotation is an agricultural practice that involves planting different crops in sequence on the same land to improve soil health, reduce pests, and maintain soil fertility.

What is the term used to describe the practice of growing crops and raising livestock on the same land?

  1. Integrated farming

  2. Agroforestry

  3. Permaculture

  4. Aquaponics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Integrated farming is a sustainable agricultural practice that combines crop production and livestock raising on the same land, creating a symbiotic relationship between plants and animals.

Which agricultural technique involves growing crops in raised beds with water-filled channels in between?

  1. Hydroponics

  2. Aquaponics

  3. Aeroponics

  4. Vertical farming


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aquaponics is an agricultural technique that combines aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water) in a symbiotic system.

What is the term used to describe the practice of growing crops vertically in layers?

  1. Hydroponics

  2. Aquaponics

  3. Aeroponics

  4. Vertical farming


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vertical farming is an agricultural technique that involves growing crops vertically in layers, maximizing crop yield per unit area.

Which agricultural practice involves growing crops in a controlled environment, often indoors?

  1. Hydroponics

  2. Aquaponics

  3. Aeroponics

  4. Controlled environment agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) involves growing crops in a controlled environment, often indoors, using artificial lighting, temperature, and humidity control.

What is the term used to describe the practice of using beneficial insects to control pests in agriculture?

  1. Biological control

  2. Integrated pest management

  3. Chemical pest control

  4. Cultural pest control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biological control is an agricultural practice that involves using beneficial insects, such as ladybugs or lacewings, to control pests in a natural and sustainable way.

Which agricultural practice involves planting a variety of crops together to improve soil health and reduce pests?

  1. Monoculture

  2. Intercropping

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Crop rotation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Intercropping is an agricultural practice that involves planting a variety of crops together in the same field, improving soil health, reducing pests, and increasing biodiversity.

What is the term used to describe the practice of managing pests through a combination of biological, cultural, and chemical methods?

  1. Biological control

  2. Integrated pest management

  3. Chemical pest control

  4. Cultural pest control


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Integrated pest management (IPM) is an agricultural practice that involves managing pests through a combination of biological, cultural, and chemical methods, aiming to minimize the use of pesticides.

Which agricultural practice involves planting trees and shrubs among crops to improve soil health and reduce erosion?

  1. Monoculture

  2. Intercropping

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Crop rotation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Agroforestry is an agricultural practice that involves planting trees and shrubs among crops, providing a range of benefits, including improved soil health, reduced erosion, and increased biodiversity.

What is the term used to describe the practice of reducing food waste and maximizing the use of food resources?

  1. Food security

  2. Food sovereignty

  3. Food sustainability

  4. Food waste reduction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Food waste reduction is an important aspect of food sustainability, aiming to minimize the amount of food that is wasted throughout the supply chain, from production to consumption.

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