Sustainable Agriculture Quiz 2 (20 MCQs)

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1. The main challenge/s in practicing sustainable agriculture are/is?

Correct Answer: D) All are correct.

2. What is the main advantage of hydroponic agriculture over traditional irrigation?

Correct Answer: C) Requires little or no pesticide use and uses up to 95 percent less water than traditional irrigation.

3. Plant in the spring and harvest in the fall

Correct Answer: A) Summer annual.

4. What is one of the roles of a Food Scientist?

Correct Answer: B) Research ways to improve the efficiency and safety of agricultural establishments and products.

5. What is a toxic algal bloom?

Correct Answer: C) A harmful reaction caused by exposure to blue-green algae or cyanobacteria that produce toxins.

6. How can sustainable agriculture contribute to food security?

Correct Answer: C) Sustainable agriculture ensures long-term food production by maintaining soil health, conserving water, and reducing pollution.

7. In general, water use worldwide is dominated by

Correct Answer: A) Agricultural use.

8. Which degree is mentioned as a requirement to become a Food Scientist?

Correct Answer: B) Bachelor's of Science in Food Science, Biology, Psychology, or Chemistry.

9. Localizing food production through urban farming provides .....

Correct Answer: A) Aesthetic, health, environmental, and economic benefits.

10. How are farm products marketed?

Correct Answer: D) All of these.

11. An idea that could help to resolve the sustainable agriculture challenges:

Correct Answer: C) "Think globally and act locally".

12. What is the recycling of nitrogen as it moves between the abiotic (non-living) and biotic (living)parts of the environment?

Correct Answer: C) Nitrogen Cycle.

13. NMSA seeks to address issues regarding 'Sustainable Agriculture' in the context of risks associated with .....

Correct Answer: B) Climate change.

14. What are some common practices in sustainable agriculture?

Correct Answer: B) Crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, integrated pest management, agroforestry.

15. Mrs. Abbott enjoys having different flowers in her yard each year. She should choose ..... flowers.

Correct Answer: A) Annual.

16. The types of crops grown in a region depend upon

Correct Answer: A) Climate and soil.

17. What does sustainable agriculture aim to produce a sufficient amount of?

Correct Answer: B) Human food, feed, fiber, and fuel.

18. Which of the five business functions we discussed in class involves promoting, advertising, packing, and selling?

Correct Answer: B) Sales/Marketing.

19. True or False:Conventional farming methods have higher yields.

Correct Answer: A) True.

20. Ag Mechanics may work in which of the following agricultural settings?

Correct Answer: B) Farms.