October 16, 2024

From seeds to success: Take this quiz to discover how much you really know about agriculture

Questions

1. What is the primary purpose of crop rotation?

2. Which of the following is a major greenhouse gas emitted from agricultural practices?

3. Which farming technique involves planting multiple species of crops simultaneously?

4. What is the main purpose of the Green Revolution?

5. In organic farming, which of the following is prohibited?

6. What is the primary function of a pollinator in agriculture?

7. Which cereal grain is cultivated on the largest area of land worldwide?

8. What is an essential nutrient for plants that is often lacking in poor soil?

9. Which of the following practices is most associated with sustainable agriculture?

10. What is the term for the process of raising fish in controlled environments?

Answers

1. Reduce pest populations

2. Methane (CH4)

3. Polyculture

4. Increase food production

5. Synthetic fertilizers

6. Cross-pollination

7. Corn

8. Nitrogen

9. Conservation tillage

10. Aquaculture