Sustainable Agriculture Practices

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Which of the following is NOT a sustainable agriculture practice?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Use of synthetic fertilizers

  3. Integrated pest management

  4. Conservation tillage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Synthetic fertilizers can pollute water sources and contribute to climate change.

What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?

  1. To increase crop yields

  2. To reduce the use of pesticides and herbicides

  3. To protect the environment

  4. To improve soil health


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sustainable agriculture aims to protect the environment by reducing pollution and conserving natural resources.

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable agriculture practice?

  1. Using drip irrigation to reduce water usage

  2. Planting cover crops to improve soil health

  3. Using organic fertilizers to reduce chemical runoff

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above practices are examples of sustainable agriculture.

What is the main benefit of crop rotation?

  1. It helps to control pests and diseases

  2. It improves soil fertility

  3. It reduces the need for irrigation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Crop rotation provides all of the above benefits.

What is the main purpose of integrated pest management?

  1. To reduce the use of pesticides

  2. To protect beneficial insects

  3. To improve crop yields

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Integrated pest management aims to achieve all of the above goals.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of conservation tillage?

  1. It reduces soil erosion

  2. It improves soil health

  3. It reduces the need for irrigation

  4. It increases crop yields


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservation tillage does not directly increase crop yields, but it can help to improve soil health and reduce soil erosion, which can lead to increased yields over time.

What is the main challenge to adopting sustainable agriculture practices?

  1. Lack of knowledge

  2. Lack of financial resources

  3. Lack of political support

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors can challenge the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices.

What is the role of consumers in promoting sustainable agriculture?

  1. Buying organic food

  2. Buying locally grown food

  3. Reducing food waste

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above actions can help to promote sustainable agriculture.

What is the future of sustainable agriculture?

  1. It will become more widespread

  2. It will become more expensive

  3. It will become less effective

  4. It will disappear


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As the world's population grows and the demand for food increases, sustainable agriculture will become more necessary.

What is the most important thing you can do to promote sustainable agriculture?

  1. Learn more about it

  2. Talk to your friends and family about it

  3. Support sustainable farmers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above actions can help to promote sustainable agriculture.

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