The Evolution of Agriculture
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Which type of agriculture is considered to be the world's oldest and most resilient agroecosystem?

  • Artificial fertilizers
  • Traditional farming
  • Forest gardening (correct)
  • Chemical pesticides

When were artificial fertilizers first created?

  • During World War I
  • During the 1940s
  • During prehistoric times
  • During the 18th century (correct)

What was the process used to mass-produce ammonia-based fertilizers during World War I?

  • Chemical pesticides
  • Haber-Bosch process (correct)
  • Soil compaction
  • Superphosphates

Which agricultural techniques were referred to as the 'pesticide era'?

<p>Chemical pesticides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the longer term side effects of the new agricultural techniques?

<p>Both A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best defines a watershed?

<p>A specific land surface area that collects and drains water towards a common outlet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of watershed development approach?

<p>To develop the entire area in the watershed, including cultivated and uncultivated areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is watershed management defined?

<p>The integration of technology within the natural boundaries of a drainage area for optimum development of land, water, and plant resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of watershed management?

<p>To meet the basic minimum needs of the people in a sustained manner (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does watershed management differ from individual farm development?

<p>Watershed management aims at developing the entire area in the watershed, while individual farm development focuses on individual farms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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