This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Environment > Sustainability > Sustainable Agriculture – Quiz 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sustainable Agriculture Quiz 6 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. Growing different crops in succession in the same field. This helps replenish soil nutrients. A) Clear cutting. B) Crop rotation. C) Monoculture. D) Tillage. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Crop rotation. 3. 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. 4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Food Scientist according to the image? A) Communicative. B) Creative. C) Organized. D) Independent. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Independent. 5. Which of the following is a place where Ag Mechanics can work? A) Office buildings. B) Welding shop. C) Supermarkets. D) Gyms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Welding shop. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. Which soil horizon is contains decomposed plants and animals? A) A Horizon. B) B Horizon. C) C Horizon. D) Oh Horizon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Oh Horizon. 9. Which of the five business functions we discussed in class involves storing, organizing, and delivering the product/service? A) Human Resources. B) Sales/Marketing. C) Production. D) Distribution. E) Accounting/Finance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Distribution. 10. Adding a layer of manure, mulch, or compost A) Cover crops. B) Clear cutting. C) Monoculture. D) Soil enrichment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Soil enrichment. 11. 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. 12. ..... 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. 13. What type of garden needs windbreaks? A) Vertical. B) Raised bed. C) Rooftop. D) Container. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rooftop. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. What type of Ag Mechanics profession is responsible for constructing metal structures? A) Agricultural Steel Building Erectors. B) Field or On-Site Welders. C) Agriculture Teacher. D) Agriculture Equipment Dealers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agricultural Steel Building Erectors. 19. Hydroponics presents promising prospects for the future. this is shown by..... A) The product has been widely cultivated. B) High value food products. C) Crop yields are uncertain. D) Population growth has been controlled. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) High value food products. 20. Soil conservation includes all of the following practices except ..... A) No-Till. B) Water Quality Testing. C) Compaction from heavy equipment. D) Crop Rotation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Water Quality Testing. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesEnvironment QuizzesSustainable Agriculture Quiz 1Sustainable Agriculture Quiz 2Sustainable Agriculture Quiz 3Sustainable Agriculture Quiz 4Sustainable Agriculture Quiz 5Sustainable Agriculture Quiz 7Sustainable Agriculture Quiz 8Sustainable Agriculture Quiz 9Sustainable Agriculture Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books