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Agricultural Waste Management Quiz
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Agricultural Waste Management Quiz

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What is the role of waste management in farm operations?

  • Promote soil degradation, harm crop production
  • Enhance greenhouse gas emissions
  • Increase dependence on commercial fertilizers, reduce crop production
  • Maintain a healthy environment for farm animals, reduce need for commercial fertilizers (correct)
  • What are the components of agricultural waste?

  • Animal excreta, farmyard manure, slurry
  • Chemical waste, natural waste, animal waste
  • Plant waste, effluent, spent mushroom compost
  • Organic waste, soiled water, silage (correct)
  • How can improper waste handling on agricultural operations impact the environment?

  • Enhance water quality, reduce soil erosion
  • Increase soil fertility, reduce air pollution
  • Pollute surface and groundwater, contribute to air pollution (correct)
  • Promote wildlife conservation
  • What is the major quantity of solid waste generated from agricultural sources?

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    How does waste management contribute to farm operations?

    <p>Reduces, recycles, and makes waste usable for a different purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major component of solid waste generated from agricultural sources?

    <p>Paddy and wheat straw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of waste is collected from houses as part of agricultural waste management?

    <p>Fruits and vegetable wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of agricultural waste in the text?

    <p>Plastic waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Waste Management in Farm Operations

    • Proper waste management is crucial in farm operations to prevent environmental pollution and maintain a sustainable agricultural practice.

    Components of Agricultural Waste

    • Crop residues (e.g., corn stalks, wheat straw)
    • Manure from livestock (e.g., cow, pig, chicken)
    • Dead animals
    • Pesticide containers
    • Fertilizer and pesticide packaging
    • Farm machinery waste (e.g., oil, batteries)

    Environmental Impact of Improper Waste Handling

    • Contaminates soil and water resources
    • Harms wildlife and ecosystems
    • Affects human health
    • Contributes to climate change

    Solid Waste Generation from Agricultural Sources

    • The major quantity of solid waste generated from agricultural sources is crop residues.

    Contribution of Waste Management to Farm Operations

    • Reduces pollution and environmental degradation
    • Maintains soil health and fertility
    • Conserves natural resources
    • Supports sustainable agriculture

    Major Component of Solid Waste from Agricultural Sources

    • Crop residues (e.g., corn stalks, wheat straw) are a major component of solid waste generated from agricultural sources.

    Agricultural Waste Collection from Houses

    • Organic waste (e.g., food waste, garden waste) is collected from houses as part of agricultural waste management.

    Excluded Component of Agricultural Waste

    • Construction materials are not mentioned as a component of agricultural waste in the text.

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    Test your knowledge of agricultural waste management with this quiz. Explore topics such as organic waste, animal excreta, plant waste, storage practices, and principles for materials and equipment classification. Assess your understanding of storage duration, scale, and principles while learning about effective waste management strategies.

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