Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Fertility Quiz
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What is a potential consequence of using more purchased inputs in agriculture?

  • Higher resistance to pests and diseases
  • Enhanced food grain production
  • Increase in cost of production (correct)
  • Decrease in soil fertility
  • Which agricultural practice is emphasized to assure future food production?

  • Developing a sustainable agricultural system (correct)
  • Increasing reliance on purchased inputs
  • Intensifying the use of chemical pesticides
  • Expanding the use of genetically modified crops
  • What is a potential disadvantage of intensive agriculture with high chemical usage?

  • Lower cost of production
  • Improved soil fertility
  • Chemical residues on produce (correct)
  • Decreased pest and disease resistance
  • What is an advantage of using organic manures in agriculture?

    <p>Optimal conditions in the soil for high yields and good quality crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which farming practice helps reduce pressure on land, water, and biodiversity?

    <p>Organic farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Agriculture Practices

    • Using more purchased inputs in agriculture can lead to environmental degradation and decreased soil fertility.

    Sustainable Agriculture

    • Agroecology is emphasized to assure future food production, focusing on ecological principles to promote sustainable agriculture.

    Intensive Agriculture

    • High chemical usage in intensive agriculture can lead to soil degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.

    Organic Farming

    • Using organic manures in agriculture reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers, promoting soil health and decreasing environmental pollution.

    Conservation Agriculture

    • Conservation agriculture, which involves minimal tillage or no tillage, helps reduce pressure on land, water, and biodiversity, promoting sustainable agriculture.

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    Quiz: Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Fertility Test your knowledge on sustainable agriculture and soil fertility with this quiz. Explore the importance of maintaining soil fertility and productivity for long-term food grain production. Learn about biological principles and practices that contribute to a sustainable agricultural system.

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