Sustainable Agriculture Quiz

Sustainable Agriculture Quiz

Test your knowledge about sustainable agriculture and its impact on food production.

published on December 10, 2023
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What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?

What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?
Maximizing profits
Preserving the environment
Increasing crop yield
Reducing labor costs
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Which of the following is NOT a principle of sustainable agriculture?

Which of the following is NOT a principle of sustainable agriculture?
Soil conservation
Biodiversity
Water pollution
Resource efficiency
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What farming practice helps prevent soil erosion?

What farming practice helps prevent soil erosion?
Monocropping
Cover cropping
Overgrazing
Excessive tilling
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Which of the following is a sustainable pest control method?

Which of the following is a sustainable pest control method?
Integrated pest management
Heavy pesticide use
Genetic modification
Crop rotation
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Why is biodiversity important in sustainable agriculture?

Why is biodiversity important in sustainable agriculture?
It increases crop yield
It enhances ecosystem resilience
It reduces labor costs
It improves fuel efficiency
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What is the main purpose of organic farming?

What is the main purpose of organic farming?
Avoiding synthetic pesticides and fertilizers
Maximizing crop yield
Minimizing water usage
Using genetically modified seeds
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Which of the following is a method of conserving water in agriculture?

Which of the following is a method of conserving water in agriculture?
Sprinkler irrigation
Drip irrigation
Flood irrigation
Groundwater pumping
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What is the contribution of livestock to sustainable agriculture?

What is the contribution of livestock to sustainable agriculture?
Large-scale animal factory farming
Rotational grazing
Overfeeding on grains
Indiscriminate use of antibiotics
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Which of the following is an example of regenerative agriculture?

Which of the following is an example of regenerative agriculture?
Carbon sequestration in soils
Clear-cutting forests for farmland
Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
Widespread monocultures
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What is the role of agroforestry in sustainable agriculture?

What is the role of agroforestry in sustainable agriculture?
Integration of trees and crops for mutual benefits
Rapid deforestation for agricultural expansion
Optimizing the use of chemical pesticides
Promoting mono-cropping practices
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How does sustainable agriculture contribute to food security?

How does sustainable agriculture contribute to food security?
It ensures long-term availability of nutritious food
It prioritizes the export of crops
It maximizes short-term profits
It relies on synthetic fertilizers
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What is the concept of crop rotation in sustainable agriculture?

What is the concept of crop rotation in sustainable agriculture?
Growing different crops successively on the same field
Growing only one type of crop on a field
Growing crops without irrigation
Growing crops in greenhouses all year round