Agriculture and Organic Farming Quiz

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What is the main reason legumes are planted in pastures?

To increase water retention

To provide shade for livestock

To increase the protein content of a diet (correct)

To enhance soil fertility

What is the potential consequence of a rabbit farmer using double the recommended dosage of antibiotics?

Provide better disease resistance

Endanger the health of consumers (correct)

Increase the profitability of the farm

Improve the growth rate of rabbits

Which part of the egg is particularly rich in protein?

The chalaza

The yolk

The shell

The albumen (correct)

What is an important factor in determining the health of broiler birds?

The effectiveness of the feed given Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of debeaking in layers?

To prevent cannibalism Signup and view all the answers

Which fertilizer would most likely address the premature falling of buds in tomato crops?

Urea Signup and view all the answers

Which atmospheric gas is vital for the process of photosynthesis in plants?

Carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which plants lose water vapor to the air?

Transpiration Signup and view all the answers

What practice is a farmer most likely using if they don't use pesticides or chemical fertilizers?

Organic farming Signup and view all the answers

In genetic engineering, what is the primary method used to alter an organism's DNA?

Insertion or deletion of DNA Signup and view all the answers

What does biodiversity refer to in an ecological context?

The different habitats in which animals live Signup and view all the answers

Which institution facilitates trade and develops common trade policies among member countries?

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Signup and view all the answers

What practice involves using living organisms for weed control?

Biological control Signup and view all the answers

What does an agronomist specialize in?

Growth and management of crops Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with excess pesticide after spraying crops to ensure safety?

Store it in a labelled container for future use Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is typically NOT classified as a factor of production?

Marketing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options describes a selective herbicide?

Kills some plants but not others Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the process of growing plants in a nutrient-rich liquid rather than soil?

Hydroponics Signup and view all the answers

In maintaining agricultural tools, which is the correct order of cleaning steps?

Wash, dry, sharpen and oil Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected result when legumes are planted in organic farming?

Promotion of nitrogen fixation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a necessary requirement for a banker when processing a farmer's loan application?

Collateral and project proposal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Question 1

A farmer who does not use pesticides or chemical fertilizers most likely practices organic farming.

Question 2

Biodiversity refers to the variety of habitats, different species, and variations within each species.

Question 3

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) facilitates trade between member countries and acts as a bargaining body.

Question 4

An agronomist specializes in the growth and management of crops.

Question 5

Lack of infrastructure is a constraint to agriculture that is largely remedied by farmer-led infrastructure improvements.

Question 6

Marketing, management, and capital are factors of production. Land is also a factor of production.

Question 7

Hydroponics is the growing of crops in a liquid nutrient medium.

Question 8

The equilibrium price of tomato based on the given table is $2.00.

Question 9

Legumes are important in organic crop farming because they promote nitrogen fixation.

Question 10

Depreciation is not a fixed cost.

Question 11

Adding water, or lighting a fire, to a compost heap speeds up organic matter breakdown.

Question 12

During Lent, the increase in fish demand compared to other meats is shown by a shift from D to D1 on the demand curve.

Question 13

Each member in a cooperative typically has only one vote.

Question 14

The equilibrium price of a product can be determined from a graph showing a demand and supply curve where supply and demand intersect to form an equilibrium.

Question 15

A production record, specifically a yield record, is used to provide information on the yield of crops such as yams.

Question 16

A banker considers collateral, a project proposal, customer knowledge, references, a project proposal, and credit history when processing a loan application from a farmer.

Question 17

A farmer expanding a poultry farm should prepare a complete budget.

Question 18

Total income is a financial term.

Question 19

Total income less total expenses equals net profit.

Question 20

Cabbage is the most profitable crop based on the given yield and prices of different crops.

Question 21

A soil sample with high H+ ions indicates acidic soil conditions.

Question 22

The ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus in a 7:14:21 fertilizer is 3:2.

Question 23

pH is not a physical property of soil. Texture, structure, and capillarity are physical properties.

Question 24

Sulphate of ammonia fertilizer is likely to address bud drop in tomato plants.

Question 25

To address land flooding, construct deep drains or plant on elevated beds.

Question 26

The atmospheric gas utilized in plant food production is carbon dioxide.

Question 27

If air temperature exceeds 37°C, the rate of transpiration in plants increases.

Question 28

Cross-pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one plant to the stigma of another plant.

Question 29

Transpiration is the process by which plants lose water vapor to the atmosphere.

Question 30

Genetic engineering is the process of improving food production by altering an organism's DNA.

Question 31

Mixed farming refers to practices involving multiple agricultural activities on one farm, such as cultivating vegetables, rearing livestock, and fish farming.

Question 32

Pesticide disposal includes storing it in a labelled container for future use.

Question 33

Mitosis results in identical characteristics within a species.

Question 34

From Tt x tt, the possible offspring phenotype is tall and short.

Question 35

A selective herbicide selectively targets specific weed species, not all types of weeds.

Question 36

Biological control uses living organisms to combat pests.

Question 37

Quarantine controls the spread of disease-causing organisms.

Question 38

The correct sequence in cleaning tools is wash, oil, dry, and sharpen.

Question 39

Processing hot peppers reduces post-harvest diseases and extends storage life for the produce.

Question 40

Drying is a technique for removing water from crops.

Question 41

The part labeled II in the diagram is responsible for storing food, specifically crop material.

Question 42

The labeled part in the diagram that is the proventriculus is II.

Question 43

Fishmeal is a rich source of protein.

Question 44

Broilers require 0.09–1.0 m² of space each when raised in deep litter.

Question 45

Protein-rich egg parts include I (albumen) and III (yolk).

Question 46

Legumes are primarily planted to increase a diet's protein content.

Question 47

Feeding rabbits antibiotics at a higher dosage than recommended can negatively impact the rabbits' health. It can also endanger farm workers and consumers.

Question 48

The oestrus cycle encompasses the phases of ovulation, fertilization, and parturition.

Question 49

Rotational grazing involves moving animals to different pastures, allowing the previous pasture to recover. Undergrazing, moving animals and using controlled grazing are necessary elements.

Question 50

Commercial feed ratios and health conditions provide precise information regarding feed effectiveness in broilers.

Question 51

Broilers can be fed the starter ration at a five-week stage.

Question 52

Insemination does not involve using a bull.

Question 53

Concrete floors that slant gently in pig pens optimize feed management, ease cleaning tasks and are conducive to animal movement.

Question 54

Coccidiosis and Newcastle disease commonly affect rabbits.

Question 55

Debeaking in poultry farming aims to reduce cannibalistic behavior and improve the percentage of dressing of carcasses resulting from the birds.

Question 56

Gumbaro disease causes blisters on the body of broiler birds.

Question 57

Bees are essential for citrus crop pollination and increasing production.

Question 58

Drone bees mate with the queen and do not produce honey.

Question 59

Laying ration feeding for layers begins at the three to four-month stage.

Question 60

The formula to calculate feed conversion ratio (FCR) is (Total kilograms of feed consumed / Total kilograms of live weight gain) × 100.

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This quiz covers key concepts in agriculture, including organic farming practices, biodiversity, economic aspects, and production factors. It also explores the role of organizations like CARICOM and innovative methods such as hydroponics. Test your knowledge on these important agricultural topics!