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What is the primary purpose of agricultural inputs?
What is the primary purpose of agricultural inputs?
- To kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms
- To manage pests and plant pathogens
- To provide materials for the production of fresh fruits and vegetables (correct)
- To cultivate and harvest fruits and vegetables
In the context of food safety, what does contamination refer to?
In the context of food safety, what does contamination refer to?
- The introduction of food safety hazards to produce or related inputs (correct)
- The controlled application of nutrients to crops
- The removal of foreign matter from food products
- The introduction of environmental hazards to food production
What distinguishes biopesticides from traditional pesticides?
What distinguishes biopesticides from traditional pesticides?
- Biopesticides are produced synthetically
- Biopesticides are derived from biological sources (correct)
- Biopesticides have a shorter shelf life
- Biopesticides are more harmful to the environment
What is the main objective of biological control in agriculture?
What is the main objective of biological control in agriculture?
How is biosolids obtained for agricultural use?
How is biosolids obtained for agricultural use?
What defines clean water in the context of food safety?
What defines clean water in the context of food safety?
What is the primary function of antimicrobial agents in agriculture?
What is the primary function of antimicrobial agents in agriculture?
In the context of agriculture, what does 'fertigation' refer to?
In the context of agriculture, what does 'fertigation' refer to?
What distinguishes farm animals from domestic animals?
What distinguishes farm animals from domestic animals?
What is the main goal of composting in agriculture?
What is the main goal of composting in agriculture?
How is contamination defined in the environmental context?
How is contamination defined in the environmental context?
Which term refers to the removal of soil, dirt, grease, or other foreign matter?
Which term refers to the removal of soil, dirt, grease, or other foreign matter?
What is the source of biosolids used in agriculture?
What is the source of biosolids used in agriculture?
'Biological control' in agriculture involves the use of competing biologicals for what purpose?
'Biological control' in agriculture involves the use of competing biologicals for what purpose?
'Agricultural worker' is defined as a person involved in which activities related to fresh fruits and vegetables?
'Agricultural worker' is defined as a person involved in which activities related to fresh fruits and vegetables?
'Clean water' in agriculture refers to water that does not compromise what aspect of food safety?
'Clean water' in agriculture refers to water that does not compromise what aspect of food safety?
