Agriculture and Peanut Production
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What is the benefit of crop rotation in farming?

  • To increase the use of pesticides
  • To reduce the yield of crops
  • To reduce the growth rate of crops
  • To preserve and improve the soil quality (correct)
  • What is the ideal soil type for growing peanuts?

  • Heavy clay soil
  • Saline soil
  • Loamy soil
  • Light, sandy soil with good drainage (correct)
  • What is the function of pegs in peanut plants?

  • To produce flowers
  • To provide structural support to the plant
  • To facilitate fertilization and penetration into the soil (correct)
  • To absorb water from the soil
  • How often do farmers typically rotate peanut crops?

    <p>Every three or more years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of George Washington Carver in the agricultural community?

    <p>He researched and promoted peanuts as a rotation crop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the flowers of the peanut plant after pollination?

    <p>They lose their petals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of peanuts that makes them beneficial for soil?

    <p>They are a legume that fixes nitrogen in the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stage of peanut growth when the plants begin to blossom?

    <p>30-45 days after planting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of crop rotation with different field crops?

    <p>To replenish minerals in the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of peanuts that can be transformed into a glossy, soft butter?

    <p>Roasted peanuts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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