Agriculture's Contribution to Sustainable Development

Description: Agriculture's Contribution to Sustainable Development
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What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?

  1. To maximize crop yields

  2. To minimize environmental impact

  3. To increase farmer profits

  4. To ensure food security


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sustainable agriculture aims to reduce the negative environmental impacts of conventional farming practices, such as soil erosion, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of sustainable agriculture?

  1. Reducing the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers

  2. Conserving soil and water resources

  3. Promoting biodiversity

  4. Maximizing crop yields


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable agriculture focuses on long-term sustainability rather than short-term yield maximization.

How does sustainable agriculture contribute to food security?

  1. By increasing crop yields

  2. By reducing food waste

  3. By improving soil health

  4. By all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable agriculture contributes to food security by increasing crop yields, reducing food waste, and improving soil health, all of which lead to a more resilient and productive food system.

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

  1. Using cover crops to protect soil and prevent erosion

  2. Applying organic fertilizers to improve soil health

  3. Rotating crops to reduce the risk of pests and diseases

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cover crops, organic fertilizers, and crop rotation are all examples of sustainable agricultural practices that can help to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and control pests and diseases.

What are some of the challenges to adopting sustainable agricultural practices?

  1. Lack of knowledge and technical assistance

  2. Higher input costs

  3. Market barriers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Farmers face a number of challenges when adopting sustainable agricultural practices, including lack of knowledge and technical assistance, higher input costs, and market barriers.

How can governments support the adoption of sustainable agriculture?

  1. Providing financial incentives to farmers

  2. Investing in research and development

  3. Creating markets for sustainably produced food

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governments can support the adoption of sustainable agriculture by providing financial incentives to farmers, investing in research and development, and creating markets for sustainably produced food.

What are some of the benefits of sustainable agriculture for farmers?

  1. Improved soil health

  2. Reduced input costs

  3. Increased resilience to climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable agriculture can provide a number of benefits for farmers, including improved soil health, reduced input costs, and increased resilience to climate change.

How does sustainable agriculture contribute to climate change mitigation?

  1. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions

  2. By increasing carbon sequestration

  3. By both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sustainable agriculture can contribute to climate change mitigation by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as methane and nitrous oxide, and by increasing carbon sequestration in soil and vegetation.

What is the role of consumers in promoting sustainable agriculture?

  1. Choosing to buy sustainably produced food

  2. Supporting farmers' markets and local food systems

  3. Advocating for policies that support sustainable agriculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Consumers can play an important role in promoting sustainable agriculture by choosing to buy sustainably produced food, supporting farmers' markets and local food systems, and advocating for policies that support sustainable agriculture.

What is the future of sustainable agriculture?

  1. It will become the dominant form of agriculture

  2. It will remain a niche market

  3. It will be adopted by some farmers but not others

  4. It is uncertain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of sustainable agriculture is uncertain, but it is likely to play an increasingly important role in meeting the challenges of food security, climate change, and environmental degradation.

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