#1
Which of the following is a primary goal of industrial agriculture?
Maximizing crop diversity
Minimizing the use of synthetic fertilizers
Maximizing crop yield
Minimizing water usage
#2
What is a common method used in industrial agriculture to control pests?
Crop rotation
Integrated pest management
Use of chemical pesticides
Companion planting
#3
Which of the following is a drawback of monoculture farming?
Increased soil fertility
Reduced risk of crop failure
Higher susceptibility to pests and diseases
Enhanced biodiversity
#4
What is the term for the practice of raising livestock in confined spaces with high stocking densities?
Free-range farming
Intensive animal farming
Sustainable agriculture
Agroforestry
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable agriculture?
Heavy reliance on chemical fertilizers
Maximizing short-term profits without regard for long-term impacts
Promotion of soil health and conservation practices
Excessive water usage
#6
What is the term for the practice of genetically modifying organisms to enhance desired traits?
Hybridization
Organic farming
GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) technology
Biodynamic agriculture
#7
Which of the following is a method used in sustainable agriculture to improve soil health?
Tillage
Cover cropping
Monoculture farming
Heavy use of synthetic fertilizers
#8
What is the term for the process of artificially inseminating animals to control breeding?
Natural selection
Selective breeding
In vitro fertilization
Artificial insemination
#9
Which of the following is a negative environmental impact of industrial agriculture?
Increased soil fertility
Enhanced biodiversity
Water pollution from runoff
Promotion of natural habitats
#10
What is a common concern associated with the use of genetically modified crops?
Increased crop yields
Potential harm to non-target organisms
Reduced pesticide use
Enhanced biodiversity
#11
Which of the following practices is commonly associated with agroecology?
Reliance on monoculture farming
Use of synthetic pesticides
Integration of ecological principles into agricultural systems
Promotion of industrial food production
#12
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas emitted by agricultural practices?
Oxygen (O2)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Nitrogen (N2)
Argon (Ar)
#13
What is the primary purpose of food irradiation in industrial food production?
To enhance nutritional value
To eliminate harmful bacteria
To increase shelf life
To improve taste and flavor
#14
Which of the following is a major environmental concern associated with factory farming?
Promotion of biodiversity
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Pollution of air and water with animal waste
Conservation of natural habitats
#15
What is the primary aim of crop rotation in agriculture?
To deplete soil nutrients
To increase pest infestation
To improve soil health and fertility
To decrease crop yield