Organic Vs Non-Organic
What is used to fertilize organic crops?
Natural fertilizers like compost
What is organic farming?
Organic farming is the use of natural materials and methods to grow crops.
How does the chemical used in non organic farming affect the soil?
It degrades soil health.
What is one effect of conventional farming?
Global food security
How are pests controlled in non-organic farming?
Synthetic pesticides
Which farming method saves lives globally?
Conventional farming
Why might someone choose organic food according to the writer?
For environmental reasons, it is healthier
Which farming method is said to use fewer chemicals?
Organic
What is a common fertilizer used in non-organic farming?
Synthetic fertilizer
How do farmers get rid of pest in organic farming?
Crop rotation, using insects that eat other insects, natural sprays or oil
Why does organic farming affect food price?
It takes more work and materials and methods used are expensive.
Which group is most likely to afford organic food?
Higher-income consumers
At what rate do plants grow with non organic farming?
Quick or Rapid Rate
What is non organic farming?
Non organic farming is thebuse of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to help crops grow faster and protect them from pests.
What’s the main reason some people choose organic food?
Environmental impact
According to the writer, people buy organic food because...
They are misled by marketing
Two plants are planted- one in compost, one in chemical fertilizer. Which will grow faster?
The one in chemical fertilizer
What is one disadvantage of organic farming
Crops grow slower.
What is the writer’s tone towards organic food in the final paragraph?
Critical and skeptica
Why might labeling a product as “natural” be misleading for consumers?
It makes people think the product is safer without scientific proof