30 Questions
What is the narrow conceptualization of agriculture in terms of?
Specific combinations of activities and organisms
What is the greatest threat to species and ecosystems when farming is not practiced sustainably?
Farming without care
What is the importance of riverbank protection in agricultural practices?
To prevent impairment of aquatic environments
What is the consequence of using non-selective pesticides in agriculture?
Fish kills and contamination of drinking water
What is the role of humans in agriculture according to the holistic perspective?
Environmental engineers
What is the benefit of sustainably managed farming operations?
It preserves and restores critical habitats
What is the main goal of regulating pesticide use in agricultural environments?
To minimize environmental harm
What are the major export items of the Philippines?
Sugarcane, palay, coconut, and bananas
What are some sources of fertilizers used in agriculture?
Farm origin, commercial suppliers, and industrial activities
What has contributed to the decline in the export value of the Philippines' fisheries products?
Fluctuations in output volume and climate change
What is a major cause of wasteful water consumption in agriculture?
Leaky irrigation systems and inefficient field application methods
What percentage of the 30 million hectares of land in the Philippines is used for agriculture?
One-third
What is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture?
Fertilizer use and livestock
What is a challenge faced by the agricultural sector in the Philippines due to its geographical location?
Floods and drought
What is a consequence of the wide use of genetically uniform modern crop varieties?
Reduced genetic diversity and potential to adapt to changing conditions
What is needed to diversify and transform the Philippines' agricultural output?
Investments in technology and innovation, as well as enhanced production assistance and improved regulations
What has the government implemented to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture?
Financial assistance programs for farmers
What has been a significant factor in the slow growth of the agricultural sector in the Philippines?
The conversion of arable land into residential subdivisions, industrial parks, and resorts
What is the approximate equivalent of aquaculture in terms of agriculture?
Agriculture
Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of aquaculture on the environment?
Overfishing
What is a consequence of the escape of cultured species into the wild?
Decreased fitness of offspring
Since when has aquaculture assumed commercial importance?
Mid-20th century
What is a problem associated with the collection of wild juveniles as stock?
Overexploitation of wild stocks
What is a consequence of pumping groundwater to supply freshwater to marine fish farms?
Salinization of local water supplies
What is the primary environmental harm caused by agriculture in the tropics?
Deforestation for farmland
What is the main goal of Step One in solving the world's food problem?
Avoid further deforestation and habitat destruction
What is the main focus of Step Two in increasing food availability?
Increasing yields on less productive farmlands in Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe
What is the primary purpose of clearing land for agriculture in the tropics?
Producing cattle, soybeans for livestock, timber, and palm oil
What is the expected outcome of implementing precision farming systems in Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe?
Boosting yields several times over
What is the primary challenge in increasing food availability while reducing environmental harm?
Balancing food production with environmental protection
This quiz explores the relationship between agriculture and the environment. Learn how farming practices can disrupt or preserve habitats, and how sustainable management can protect watersheds. Discover the complexities of environmental engineering in agriculture.
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