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What is one of the main principles of organic farming mentioned in the text?
What is one of the main principles of organic farming mentioned in the text?
- Promoting monoculture farming
- Reducing environmental impact (correct)
- Maximizing the use of synthetic fertilizers
- Using chemical pesticides liberally
What is one of the challenges faced by organic farming according to the text?
What is one of the challenges faced by organic farming according to the text?
- High yields compared to traditional farming methods
- Excessive use of chemical additives
- Overreliance on technology
- Difficulties in certification and marketing (correct)
Why do organic products sometimes have higher costs compared to conventionally grown products?
Why do organic products sometimes have higher costs compared to conventionally grown products?
- Because organic farming leads to higher yields
- As a result of lower yields in organic farming (correct)
- Due to the lower environmental impact of organic farming
- To discourage consumers from buying organic products
What is one way organic farming differs from traditional farming methods?
What is one way organic farming differs from traditional farming methods?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common organic crop in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common organic crop in the text?
What environmentally friendly approach is suggested in the text to control pests in organic farming?
What environmentally friendly approach is suggested in the text to control pests in organic farming?
What is a significant component of natural plant security mentioned in the text?
What is a significant component of natural plant security mentioned in the text?
Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce pest and disease infestations?
Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to reduce pest and disease infestations?
What is emphasized as essential to keep the area free from providing shelter for bugs?
What is emphasized as essential to keep the area free from providing shelter for bugs?
Which technique involves using pheromones to attract pests into traps?
Which technique involves using pheromones to attract pests into traps?
What do microorganisms help with in organic farming according to the text?
What do microorganisms help with in organic farming according to the text?
Why are natural insect sprays and pesticides like salt shower and mineral oil considered significant?
Why are natural insect sprays and pesticides like salt shower and mineral oil considered significant?
