Which of the following is NOT a benefit of free range grazing
Insect control
Control of other pests
Land use
Shade
Land use
What percentage of the US was farmland in 2018
36
44
48
51
44
Terrace Farming
Where did terrace farming originate
South America
North America
Europe
Asia
South America
When is terrace farming most commonly used
On mountainous or hilly terrain
On flat or open grasslands
In dense forests
In deserts
On mountainous or hilly terrain
What Pesticide was banned in 1972?
DDT
Which of the following is an example of intercropping
Changing what crop is planted seasonally
Planting multiple different kinds of crops all together
Mixing trees and crops together
2 and 3
2 and 3
What is crop rotation
Plowing along the contours of the land
Switching out crops to maintain the soil
Planting trees along with crops
Switching what direction the crops face to maximize sunlight absorption
Switching out crops to maintain soil
Which of the following is NOT a regenerative agriculture practice?
Minimal tillage
Crop Rotation
Composting
Monoculture
Monoculture
Agroforestry systems can help
Improve soil fertility
Increase biodiversity levels
Promote watershed protection
All of the above
all of the above
What is the most common element in organic fertilizers
Oxygen
Carbon
Sulfur
Hydrogen
Carbon
DAILY DOUBLE !!!
What is the purpose of sustainable agriculture
I expand earth's natural resources base
II maintain and improve soil fertility
III protect the environment
IV provide more food for earth’s population
III and IV
I only
II only
I,II and III
IV only
I,II, and III
Why is contour plowing used
In order to reduce erosion
In order to get more crops in the same area
Both of the above
Neither of the above
Reduce soil erosion
Agroforestry shares characteristics with which of the following sustainable agriculture practices
Crop rotation
Intercropping
Contour plowing
All of the above
Intercropping
What is the purpose of regenerative agriculture
Top soil regeneration
Increase biodiversity
Faster Crop Growth
A and B
All the above
A and B
What crops are most commonly rotated
Wheat and corn
Tobacco and corn
Corn and soybeans
Soybeans and wheat
Corn and soybeans
In 2004, approximately 22% of the farmland in America was being farmed using no till practices. As of 2016, around what percentage of the farmland in America used no till practices?
18%
27%
35%
42%
35%
All of the following are examples of pest management strategies EXCEPT:
Behavioral Control
Biological Control
Mechanical Control
Chemical Control
Behavioral Control