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Agriculture and Its Contribution to Climate Change

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the topic of Agriculture and Its Contribution to Climate Change.
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Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas emitted by agriculture?

  1. Carbon dioxide (CO2)

  2. Methane (CH4)

  3. Nitrous oxide (N2O)

  4. Oxygen (O2)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which agricultural practice is the largest contributor to methane emissions?

  1. Livestock production

  2. Rice cultivation

  3. Fertilizer application

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Livestock production is the largest contributor to methane emissions, accounting for about 65% of total methane emissions from agriculture.

What is the primary source of nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture?

  1. Livestock manure

  2. Synthetic fertilizers

  3. Crop residues

  4. Irrigation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Synthetic fertilizers are the primary source of nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture, accounting for about 70% of total nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture.

Which agricultural practice can help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions?

  1. Planting trees

  2. Using renewable energy sources

  3. Reducing fertilizer application

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above agricultural practices can help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Planting trees helps to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, using renewable energy sources reduces the need for fossil fuels, and reducing fertilizer application can help to reduce nitrous oxide emissions, which is a potent greenhouse gas.

What is the term used to describe the process by which plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

  1. Photosynthesis

  2. Respiration

  3. Transpiration

  4. Decomposition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and use it to produce food.

Which of the following is NOT a climate-smart agricultural practice?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Conservation tillage

  3. Agroforestry

  4. Monoculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Monoculture is not a climate-smart agricultural practice because it can lead to soil erosion, water pollution, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the term used to describe the practice of managing livestock in a way that reduces greenhouse gas emissions?

  1. Sustainable livestock management

  2. Precision livestock farming

  3. Organic livestock farming

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above terms can be used to describe the practice of managing livestock in a way that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture?

  1. The need to increase food production to feed a growing population

  2. The high cost of climate-smart agricultural practices

  3. The lack of political will to address climate change

  4. The lack of scientific knowledge about climate change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is a wealth of scientific knowledge about climate change, including its causes, impacts, and potential solutions. The challenges associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture are more related to the need to increase food production, the high cost of climate-smart agricultural practices, and the lack of political will to address climate change.

What is the term used to describe the process by which soil releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

  1. Respiration

  2. Decomposition

  3. Nitrification

  4. Denitrification


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Respiration is the process by which soil releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Respiration is carried out by microorganisms in the soil that break down organic matter.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of climate change for agriculture?

  1. Increased crop yields

  2. More frequent and severe droughts

  3. Increased pest and disease outbreaks

  4. Sea level rise


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Increased crop yields are not a potential consequence of climate change for agriculture. In fact, climate change is expected to have a negative impact on crop yields, due to factors such as increased temperatures, more frequent and severe droughts, and increased pest and disease outbreaks.

What is the term used to describe the practice of managing agricultural land in a way that conserves soil and water resources?

  1. Sustainable land management

  2. Conservation agriculture

  3. Agroforestry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above terms can be used to describe the practice of managing agricultural land in a way that conserves soil and water resources.

Which of the following is NOT a potential solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture?

  1. Improving livestock manure management

  2. Using renewable energy sources on farms

  3. Increasing the use of synthetic fertilizers

  4. Planting trees


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Increasing the use of synthetic fertilizers is not a potential solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. In fact, synthetic fertilizers are a major source of nitrous oxide emissions, which is a potent greenhouse gas.

What is the term used to describe the practice of growing different crops on the same land in a sequential order?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Monoculture

  3. Intercropping

  4. Agroforestry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Crop rotation is the practice of growing different crops on the same land in a sequential order. Crop rotation helps to improve soil fertility, reduce pests and diseases, and control weeds.

Which of the following is NOT a climate-smart agricultural technology?

  1. Precision agriculture

  2. Drones

  3. Genetically modified crops

  4. Irrigation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Genetically modified crops are not a climate-smart agricultural technology. In fact, there is some evidence that genetically modified crops can actually increase greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the term used to describe the practice of managing agricultural land in a way that mimics natural ecosystems?

  1. Permaculture

  2. Agroforestry

  3. Organic farming

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above terms can be used to describe the practice of managing agricultural land in a way that mimics natural ecosystems.

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