Sustainable Farming Methods Quiz

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What is one of the main reasons for the diminishing land for agriculture?

High availability of agricultural land

Decreasing population

Increasing population (correct)

Effective land-use conversion

Which farming approach mentioned in the text focuses on achieving maximum yields from a minimum area of land?

Industrial-scale agriculture

Bio-intensive gardening (BIG) (correct)

Pesticide-intensive farming

Extensive farming

What does bio-intensive gardening (BIG) emphasize in terms of soil fertility?

Depleting the soil's nutrients

Ignoring soil fertility

Sustaining and enhancing soil productivity (correct)

Contaminating the soil

Why is bio-intensive gardening (BIG) considered sustainable according to the text?

It uses available farm resources to maintain soil productivity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the diminishing land for agriculture as mentioned in the text?

Effective land-use conversion Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the goals of bio-intensive gardening (BIG) mentioned in the text?

Addressing food and nutritional needs of the family Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of bio-intensive soil building?

Enhancing and maintaining soil productivity Signup and view all the answers

How does deep bed preparation in bio-intensive soil building benefit water conservation?

It allows for better absorption and storage of water Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of nutrient recycling in bio-intensive soil building?

Recycling plant and animal residues for soil enrichment Signup and view all the answers

How does diversified cropping in bio-intensive soil building relate to pest management?

It promotes effective pest management Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes bio-intensive soil building from conventional gardening systems regarding crop yield?

Uses fewer purchased nutrients Signup and view all the answers

How does bio-intensive soil building contribute to the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs)?

By enhancing soil's biological base and organic matter Signup and view all the answers

Sustainable Farming Methods Quiz

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What is one of the main reasons for the diminishing land for agriculture?

Which farming approach mentioned in the text focuses on achieving maximum yields from a minimum area of land?

What does bio-intensive gardening (BIG) emphasize in terms of soil fertility?

Why is bio-intensive gardening (BIG) considered sustainable according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the diminishing land for agriculture as mentioned in the text?

What is one of the goals of bio-intensive gardening (BIG) mentioned in the text?

What is the primary focus of bio-intensive soil building?

How does deep bed preparation in bio-intensive soil building benefit water conservation?

What is a key aspect of nutrient recycling in bio-intensive soil building?

How does diversified cropping in bio-intensive soil building relate to pest management?

What distinguishes bio-intensive soil building from conventional gardening systems regarding crop yield?

How does bio-intensive soil building contribute to the United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs)?

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