#1
Which of the following is a key factor contributing to soil erosion?
Intensive grazing practices
Use of cover crops
No-till farming techniques
Crop rotation
#2
What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by agricultural activities?
Methane
Carbon dioxide
Nitrous oxide
Ozone
#3
Which agricultural method involves planting a variety of crops in the same area?
Polyculture
Hydroponics
Intensive farming
Aquaponics
#4
Which agricultural practice involves rotating crops in a specific order over time?
Monoculture
Permaculture
Crop rotation
Slash-and-burn agriculture
#5
What is the term used to describe the process of breaking down organic matter into humus?
Photosynthesis
Decomposition
Evaporation
Condensation
#6
What is the primary purpose of using conservation tillage techniques in agriculture?
To increase soil erosion
To conserve water resources
To accelerate nutrient depletion
To promote biodiversity
#7
What is the primary function of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture?
To increase crop yield
To decrease soil erosion
To promote organic farming
To conserve water resources
#8
Which agricultural practice aims to maintain or enhance soil fertility and prevent soil degradation?
Monoculture farming
Agroforestry
Slash-and-burn agriculture
Industrial farming
#9
What is the term used to describe the process of transferring pollen from one plant to another?
Germination
Pollination
Fertilization
Propagation
#10
What is the primary purpose of using pesticides in agriculture?
To promote biodiversity
To control pests and diseases
To improve soil structure
To increase water retention
#11
Which of the following is an example of sustainable agricultural practice?
Clear-cutting forests for farming
Overgrazing of grasslands
Use of drip irrigation systems
Dumping of chemical waste into water bodies
#12
Which of the following is NOT a common method of soil conservation?
Terracing
Strip cropping
Deforestation
Contour plowing
#13
Which of the following is a potential consequence of agricultural runoff?
Increased soil fertility
Decreased water pollution
Eutrophication of water bodies
Restoration of aquatic ecosystems
#14
What is the primary benefit of integrated pest management (IPM) in agriculture?
Complete elimination of pests
Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides
Increased crop yields
Accelerated soil erosion
#15
Which agricultural technique involves cultivating crops without the use of soil?
Hydroponics
Aeroponics
Aquaculture
Agroecology
#16
What is the primary benefit of using cover crops in agricultural systems?
Increased soil erosion
Enhanced biodiversity
Reduced soil fertility
Improved soil health
#17
Which of the following is NOT a common greenhouse gas emitted by agricultural activities?
Carbon dioxide
Nitrous oxide
Methane
Oxygen