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Organic Farming: Soil Management and Fertility

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of soil management and fertility in organic farming.
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What is the primary goal of soil management in organic farming?

  1. To increase soil fertility

  2. To control pests and diseases

  3. To improve water drainage

  4. To reduce soil erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of soil management in organic farming is to increase soil fertility by improving the soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties.

Which of the following is NOT a common soil management practice in organic farming?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Cover cropping

  3. Tillage

  4. Chemical fertilization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chemical fertilization is not a common soil management practice in organic farming because it is prohibited by organic standards.

What is the purpose of crop rotation in organic farming?

  1. To break pest and disease cycles

  2. To improve soil fertility

  3. To control weeds

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Crop rotation is used in organic farming to break pest and disease cycles, improve soil fertility, and control weeds.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cover cropping in organic farming?

  1. Improved soil fertility

  2. Reduced soil erosion

  3. Increased water infiltration

  4. Increased pest and disease pressure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cover cropping can help to improve soil fertility, reduce soil erosion, and increase water infiltration, but it does not typically increase pest and disease pressure.

What is the role of tillage in organic farming?

  1. To prepare the soil for planting

  2. To control weeds

  3. To incorporate organic matter into the soil

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tillage is used in organic farming to prepare the soil for planting, control weeds, and incorporate organic matter into the soil.

Which of the following is NOT a common organic soil amendment?

  1. Compost

  2. Manure

  3. Green manure

  4. Chemical fertilizers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chemical fertilizers are not common organic soil amendments because they are prohibited by organic standards.

What is the purpose of compost in organic farming?

  1. To improve soil fertility

  2. To control pests and diseases

  3. To improve water drainage

  4. To reduce soil erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compost is used in organic farming to improve soil fertility by adding organic matter and nutrients to the soil.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of manure in organic farming?

  1. Improved soil fertility

  2. Reduced soil erosion

  3. Increased water infiltration

  4. Increased pest and disease pressure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manure can help to improve soil fertility, reduce soil erosion, and increase water infiltration, but it does not typically increase pest and disease pressure.

What is the role of green manure in organic farming?

  1. To improve soil fertility

  2. To control weeds

  3. To provide habitat for beneficial insects

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Green manure is used in organic farming to improve soil fertility, control weeds, and provide habitat for beneficial insects.

Which of the following is NOT a common organic pest control method?

  1. Crop rotation

  2. Biological control

  3. Chemical pesticides

  4. Companion planting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chemical pesticides are not common organic pest control methods because they are prohibited by organic standards.

What is the purpose of biological control in organic farming?

  1. To control pests and diseases

  2. To improve soil fertility

  3. To improve water drainage

  4. To reduce soil erosion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biological control is used in organic farming to control pests and diseases by introducing beneficial organisms that prey on or parasitize the pests.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of companion planting in organic farming?

  1. Reduced pest and disease pressure

  2. Improved soil fertility

  3. Increased water infiltration

  4. Increased weed pressure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Companion planting can help to reduce pest and disease pressure, improve soil fertility, and increase water infiltration, but it does not typically increase weed pressure.

What is the role of organic mulches in organic farming?

  1. To conserve soil moisture

  2. To control weeds

  3. To improve soil fertility

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organic mulches are used in organic farming to conserve soil moisture, control weeds, and improve soil fertility.

Which of the following is NOT a common organic soil fertility test?

  1. Soil pH test

  2. Soil nutrient analysis

  3. Soil microbial analysis

  4. Chemical soil analysis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chemical soil analysis is not a common organic soil fertility test because it does not provide information about the soil's biological activity.

What is the purpose of soil microbial analysis in organic farming?

  1. To assess the soil's health and fertility

  2. To identify potential pest and disease problems

  3. To determine the need for organic soil amendments

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Soil microbial analysis is used in organic farming to assess the soil's health and fertility, identify potential pest and disease problems, and determine the need for organic soil amendments.

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