Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries Quiz
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What is the primary goal of rotational grazing?

  • To reduce the size of the pasture
  • To increase the number of livestock in a pasture
  • To avoid overgrazing by allowing pasture replenishment (correct)
  • To maximize the immediate yield of grass

    • Which of the following is a potential negative impact of aquaculture?

  • Enhanced fish populations
  • Improved water quality
  • Pollution due to nitrogen and uneaten feed (correct)
  • Increased biodiversity

    • The Sustainable Fisheries Act of 1996 focused primarily on what aspect of fishery management?

  • Technological advancements in fishing
  • Fishing gear standardization
  • Economic profitability of fisheries
  • Species sustainability (correct)

    • What is one method used in sustainable forestry to manage forests and reduce fire risks?

    <p>Prescribed burns to control natural fire risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individual Transferable Quotas (ITQs) in sustainable fisheries are aimed at controlling what?

    <p>Total allowable catch (TAC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of urbanization?

    <p>Enhanced mass transit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following contributes to the heat island effect in urban areas?

    <p>High buildings and dark roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant drawback of urban sprawl?

    <p>Expansion into rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT suggested for mitigating the negative impacts of urbanization?

    <p>Increase impermeable surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'max sustainable yield' refer to?

    <p>Sustainable resource harvesting level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is essential for creating walkable neighborhoods?

    <p>Compact building design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an ecological footprint a measure of?

    <p>Resources used by an individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach helps to reduce urban blight?

    <p>Extending mass transit to suburbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

    <p>Minimize pesticide inputs while maintaining crop yield</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice involves preventing soil erosion by plowing parallel to the land?

    <p>Contour Plowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of improving soil nutrients through the use of plants?

    <p>Green Manure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following agricultural practices helps restore organic matter to the soil?

    <p>No-till Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does intercropping primarily aim to achieve?

    <p>Reduce soil nutrients depletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of perennial crops?

    <p>They grow continuously without disturbance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What practice uses trees to block wind and prevent soil erosion?

    <p>Windbreaks (Agroforestry)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of limestone in sustainable agriculture?

    <p>To increase soil pH for alkaline crop requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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