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What is the starting point of all farming systems?
What is the starting point of all farming systems?
- Chemical fertilization
- Maintaining soil fertility (correct)
- Harvesting crops
- Plant growth and development
How do plants absorb nutritional substances from the soil?
How do plants absorb nutritional substances from the soil?
- Through the leaves
- By photosynthesis
- Through the stems
- Through the roots (correct)
What is the purpose of fertilization in farming?
What is the purpose of fertilization in farming?
- To deplete the soil
- To improve soil fertility (correct)
- To reduce plant growth
- To introduce harmful chemicals
Why have farmers become increasingly dependent on chemical fertilizers?
Why have farmers become increasingly dependent on chemical fertilizers?
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Which type of farming contributes to long-term soil fertility?
Which type of farming contributes to long-term soil fertility?
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What nutrients do animal wastes provide to the soil?
What nutrients do animal wastes provide to the soil?
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What is the main role of livestock waste on farms?
What is the main role of livestock waste on farms?
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How do livestock excreta contribute to soil fertility?
How do livestock excreta contribute to soil fertility?
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Why is mixed farming important according to the text?
Why is mixed farming important according to the text?
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What is the primary function of farmyard manure and slurry on farms?
What is the primary function of farmyard manure and slurry on farms?
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How do livestock complement the use of natural resources on a farm?
How do livestock complement the use of natural resources on a farm?
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What does the presence of livestock on a farm represent according to the text?
What does the presence of livestock on a farm represent according to the text?
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