This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Agriculture > Environment > Sustainability > Sustainable Agriculture – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sustainable Agriculture Quiz 4 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Are there any sustainable agriculture practices in UAE? A) Yes. B) No. C) Maybe. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 2. In eutrophication, dissolved oxygen levels decrease because A) Fish use it up as they consume algae. B) It reacts with hydrogen to form H2O (water). C) Algae uses it during photosynthesis. D) Bacteria use it as they decompose organic material. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bacteria use it as they decompose organic material. 3. Why does a farmer plant cover crops? A) To prevent soil from washing away. B) To provide pretty blooms. C) To cover ugly land. D) To use the farm machines. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To prevent soil from washing away. 4. The Clean Air Act is monitored and enforced by the A) GSA-Government Services Agency. B) The Paris Accord. C) Virginia. D) EPA-Environmental Protection Agency. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) EPA-Environmental Protection Agency. 5. Maria has picked blueberries from the bush on her grandpa's farm for the past five years. A blueberry bush is an example of a(n) ..... plant. A) Biennial. B) Perennial. C) Annual. D) Centennial. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Perennial. 6. What are some challenges faced in implementing sustainable agriculture practices? A) Resistance to change, lack of awareness, high initial costs, limited resources, continuous monitoring and adaptation. B) Excessive government intervention. C) Lack of technology. D) Unpredictable weather patterns. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Resistance to change, lack of awareness, high initial costs, limited resources, continuous monitoring and adaptation. 7. True or False:'Abundant' means NOT enough of something. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 8. Basically almost all types of plants can be applied using a hydroponic system, except..... A) Vegetables and Fruits. B) Decorative plants. C) Herbal plant. D) Embryopyta plants. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Embryopyta plants. 9. What is the main goal of the Sustainable Fisheries Act passed in 1996? A) To eliminate the need for fishery management plans and international agreements. B) To maximize the catch of fish in a season without considering the impact on fish populations. C) To shift fisheries management from a focus on economic sustainability to a species-sustainability approach. D) To promote the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in fish farming. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To shift fisheries management from a focus on economic sustainability to a species-sustainability approach. 10. Sustainable agriculture contaminates ground and surface water with toxic pesticides and fertilizer runoff. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 11. Eutrophication is caused by A) Excess nutrients building up in the water. B) Industrial point-source pollution. C) Unlined landfills and septic tanks. D) Wastewater from homes mixing with drinking water. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Excess nutrients building up in the water. 12. Growing different crops in succession in the same field. This helps replenish soil nutrients. A) Tillage. B) Monoculture. C) Clear cutting. D) Crop rotation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Crop rotation. 13. Where do Food Scientists typically work full-time? A) In schools and universities. B) In laboratories and offices. C) At home. D) In retail stores. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In laboratories and offices. 14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Food Scientist according to the image? A) Organized. B) Independent. C) Communicative. D) Creative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Independent. 15. Which of the following is a place where Ag Mechanics can work? A) Supermarkets. B) Welding shop. C) Gyms. D) Office buildings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Welding shop. 16. Which of these products does the US import? A) Tea. B) Coffee. C) Bananas. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 17. Discuss the importance of reducing chemical pesticide use in sustainable agriculture. A) Using more chemical pesticides leads to higher crop yields. B) Reducing chemical pesticide use in sustainable agriculture is crucial for protecting the environment, human health, and biodiversity. C) Chemical pesticides have no impact on human health. D) Biodiversity is not affected by chemical pesticide use. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reducing chemical pesticide use in sustainable agriculture is crucial for protecting the environment, human health, and biodiversity. 18. Which soil horizon is contains decomposed plants and animals? A) B Horizon. B) A Horizon. C) Oh Horizon. D) C Horizon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Oh Horizon. 19. Which of the five business functions we discussed in class involves storing, organizing, and delivering the product/service? A) Distribution. B) Human Resources. C) Sales/Marketing. D) Accounting/Finance. E) Production. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Distribution. 20. Adding a layer of manure, mulch, or compost A) Soil enrichment. B) Clear cutting. C) Monoculture. D) Cover crops. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Soil enrichment. 21. How do excess nutrients typically enter a body of water? A) Rain water washes lawn and agricultural fertilizers into the ecosystem. B) Scientists are adding fertilizer to the ecosystem. C) Nitrogen fixing bacteria are creating an excess of organic nitrogen compounds. D) Algae are causing denitrification in the water. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rain water washes lawn and agricultural fertilizers into the ecosystem. 22. ..... and ..... are two major steps of an Integrated Pest Management plan. A) Application and Testing. B) Tillage and Water Testing. C) Planning and Implementing. D) Scouting and Controlling. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Scouting and Controlling. 23. What type of garden needs windbreaks? A) Vertical. B) Container. C) Raised bed. D) Rooftop. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rooftop. 24. What is another responsibility of a Food Scientist? A) Create new food packaging designs. B) Teach culinary arts. C) Maintain and improve the nutritional value of food. D) Oversee restaurant management. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maintain and improve the nutritional value of food. 25. Which of the following is a PRO of traditional agriculture methods? A) It costs less and is easier. B) It extends the life of the land. C) You grow a wider variety of crops. D) It is better for the environment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It costs less and is easier. 26. Which of the following is considered a renewable natural resource? A) Corn. B) Air. C) Water. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 27. Plant in the fall and harvest in the spring A) Summer Annual. B) Winter Annual. C) Spring Annual. D) Fall Annual. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Winter Annual. 28. What type of Ag Mechanics profession is responsible for constructing metal structures? A) Agricultural Steel Building Erectors. B) Agriculture Equipment Dealers. C) Field or On-Site Welders. D) Agriculture Teacher. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agricultural Steel Building Erectors. 29. Hydroponics presents promising prospects for the future. this is shown by..... A) Population growth has been controlled. B) Crop yields are uncertain. C) The product has been widely cultivated. D) High value food products. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) High value food products. 30. Soil conservation includes all of the following practices except ..... A) No-Till. B) Compaction from heavy equipment. C) Crop Rotation. D) Water Quality Testing. 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