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?

    <p>It uses available farm resources to maintain soil productivity</p> 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?

    <p>Effective land-use conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Addressing food and nutritional needs of the family</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enhancing and maintaining soil productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It allows for better absorption and storage of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Recycling plant and animal residues for soil enrichment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It promotes effective pest management</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Uses fewer purchased nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By enhancing soil's biological base and organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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