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What percentage of New Zealand's land area is currently developed grassland?
What percentage of New Zealand's land area is currently developed grassland?
- 50%
- 40% (correct)
- 20%
- 30%
What was the primary reason for the early Māori settlers and European settlers to use fire?
What was the primary reason for the early Māori settlers and European settlers to use fire?
- To remove forests (correct)
- To promote horticulture
- To increase farmlands
- To create gardens
What has been a significant contributor to the development of New Zealand's agricultural industry?
What has been a significant contributor to the development of New Zealand's agricultural industry?
- Government policies
- Market demand
- Climatic conditions
- Science and technology (correct)
What has been a recent trend in New Zealand's farmlands?
What has been a recent trend in New Zealand's farmlands?
What type of crops were introduced by Māori settlers when they arrived in New Zealand?
What type of crops were introduced by Māori settlers when they arrived in New Zealand?
Which of the following horticultural crops has experienced significant growth in export since the 1960s and 70s?
Which of the following horticultural crops has experienced significant growth in export since the 1960s and 70s?
What was the effect of the 'wheat boom' on South Island farmlands?
What was the effect of the 'wheat boom' on South Island farmlands?
What determines the type of vegetation present in New Zealand?
What determines the type of vegetation present in New Zealand?
What is the primary method used to establish agriculturally useful plants in hill country?
What is the primary method used to establish agriculturally useful plants in hill country?
What is the main reason for animal sickness and death in the central North Island during early agricultural development?
What is the main reason for animal sickness and death in the central North Island during early agricultural development?
What is the term for the area of land that drains into a stream or river system?
What is the term for the area of land that drains into a stream or river system?
What is the purpose of complex seed mixtures in pasture management?
What is the purpose of complex seed mixtures in pasture management?
What is the practice of allowing animals unrestricted access to an area of land for the whole or a substantial part of the grazing season?
What is the practice of allowing animals unrestricted access to an area of land for the whole or a substantial part of the grazing season?
What is the term for the total protein content of a feed source as estimated by the direct measurement of the nitrogen content?
What is the term for the total protein content of a feed source as estimated by the direct measurement of the nitrogen content?
What is the purpose of electric fencing in pasture management?
What is the purpose of electric fencing in pasture management?
What is the term for a major interacting system involving both living organisms and their physical environment?
What is the term for a major interacting system involving both living organisms and their physical environment?
What is a significant result of fire followed by agriculture on indigenous forest?
What is a significant result of fire followed by agriculture on indigenous forest?
Where did perennial ryegrass originate from?
Where did perennial ryegrass originate from?
What is a major reason why land cleared of forest for farmland reverts to scrub and fern?
What is a major reason why land cleared of forest for farmland reverts to scrub and fern?
What is a key factor contributing to the growth of horticultural crops in recent decades?
What is a key factor contributing to the growth of horticultural crops in recent decades?
What is a key process that contributed to the Grassland Revolution in New Zealand?
What is a key process that contributed to the Grassland Revolution in New Zealand?
What is the author of the book 'New Zealand pasture and crop science'?
What is the author of the book 'New Zealand pasture and crop science'?
What is the main reason why some agricultural lands are more prone to reverting to scrub and fern?
What is the main reason why some agricultural lands are more prone to reverting to scrub and fern?
What is the title of the Stream video relevant to this study guide?
What is the title of the Stream video relevant to this study guide?
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