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Which agricultural practice focuses on the study of soil and its nutrients?
Which agricultural practice focuses on the study of soil and its nutrients?
- Agronomy (correct)
- Agroecology
- Agrostology
- Agroforestry
What is a major environmental concern associated with the intensification of agriculture?
What is a major environmental concern associated with the intensification of agriculture?
- Improved biodiversity
- Enhanced water retention
- Increased greenhouse effect (correct)
- Decreased soil erosion
What is germination?
What is germination?
- The process of a plant releasing spores
- The process of a plant producing flowers
- The process of a seed sprouting and beginning to grow (correct)
- The process of a plant absorbing nutrients from the soil
What is a zoonotic disease?
What is a zoonotic disease?
How could you use soil science to improve soil quality?
How could you use soil science to improve soil quality?
Flashcards
Agronomy definition
Agronomy definition
The study of soil and its nutrients in agriculture.
Intensified farming problem
Intensified farming problem
Increased greenhouse gases are a major environmental consequence of more intensive farming.
Germination process
Germination process
When a seed starts growing from the inside.
Zoonotic disease
Zoonotic disease
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Soil quality improvement
Soil quality improvement
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Study Notes
Soil Science and Agriculture
- Soil science, also known as pedology, is the agricultural practice that focuses on the study of soil and its nutrients.
- Intensification of agriculture can lead to a major environmental concern, soil degradation, which occurs when soil's natural nutrients are depleted, affecting its fertility and quality.
Plant Development
- Germination is the process by which a plant grows from a seed, involving the activation of enzymes and the breaking of dormancy, resulting in the emergence of a seedling.
Disease Transmission
- A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans, such as avian influenza, rabies, and salmonellosis.
Soil Quality Improvement
- Soil science can be used to improve soil quality by implementing conservation tillage, crop rotation, and adding organic amendments, which help to replenish nutrients, reduce erosion, and promote soil biodiversity.
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Description
Test your knowledge of agriculture, soil science, and biology with this quiz. Explore topics such as nutrients, greenhouse effect, drought, disease prevention, animals, and plants. See how much you know about these important aspects of agriculture and environmental science.
