COPY: Crop Production and Management Quiz
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Why is soil preparation a vital step in crop production?

  • To create suitable conditions for crop growth (correct)
  • To reduce the demand for crops
  • To improve the taste of crops
  • To increase the price of crops

    • What is a crucial factor to consider when selecting crops for successful agriculture?

  • Scent of the crops
  • Color of the crops
  • Climate and weather conditions (correct)
  • Number of leaves on the crops

    • What does soil preparation involve?

  • Tightening and drying the soil
  • Loosening and watering the soil
  • Tightening and aerating the soil
  • Loosening and aerating the soil (correct)

    • What is essential for crop growth in terms of soil type and nutrient content?

    <p>Soil analysis to determine suitable crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should market demand and profitability be considered when selecting crops for production?

    <p>To ensure economic viability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to ensure proper oxygen supply to the roots of the plants?

    <p>To support healthy plant growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should weeds and unwanted plants be removed from cultivated fields?

    <p>To prevent nutrient competition and obstruct the growth and development of crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding manure and fertilizers to the soil?

    <p>To provide essential nutrients for crop growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which irrigation method involves delivering water directly to the plant roots, providing efficient water delivery and reducing water waste?

    <p>Drip irrigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of pest control methods in agriculture?

    <p>To protect crops from pests and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pest control method involves introducing natural predators or competitors of pests to control their population?

    <p>Biological control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of harvesting may involve drying, sorting, and storing the crops in a suitable manner?

    <p>Post-harvest handling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered in harvesting practices to ensure the highest yield and quality of the crops?

    <p>Timing and method of harvesting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of surface irrigation?

    <p>To deliver water directly to the soil surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential drawback of using chemical pesticides in pest control?

    <p>Increase environmental impact and harm beneficial insects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should manures and fertilizers be used cautiously in crop production?

    <p>To avoid nutrient imbalances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key property of metals?

    <p>Good conductors of heat and electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic property of non-metals?

    <p>Poor conductors of heat and electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is known for being a liquid at room temperature?

    <p>Mercury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property makes metals malleable and ductile?

    <p>Lustrous appearance, reflecting light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of element is generally more reactive than the other?

    <p>Metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property makes non-metals brittle and easily breakable?

    <p>Poor conductors of heat and electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when metals react with non-metals?

    <p>They lose electrons to form cations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common use of non-metals?

    <p>Forming the basis of acids and bases in chemistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic property of non-metals?

    <p>Brittle nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of reactivity, what do non-metals tend to do during chemical reactions?

    <p>Gain electrons to form anions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common application of metals in daily life?

    <p>Forming structures and components in buildings and vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property distinguishes non-metals from metals?

    <p>Electronegative character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compounds do non-metals have the ability to form with other non-metals?

    <p>Covalent compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tends to happen to the melting points of non-metals compared to those of metals?

    <p>They become variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of industry are non-metals used for electronic devices?

    <p>Semiconductor industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common use of non-metals?

    <p>Conducting electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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