Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies

Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies

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Which of the following is a method of reducing water loss in agriculture?

Fertilization
Irrigation
Crop rotation
Mulching

What is the practice of raising fish in tanks or ponds called?

Horticulture
Poultry farming
Aquaculture
Dairy farming

Which of the following is a method of controlling water flow in agriculture?

Terracing
Mulching
Pollination
Harvesting

What is the term for the scientific study of soil and its management?

Botany
Geology
Agronomy
Zoology

Which of the following is a measure of soil acidity or alkalinity?

Temperature
Humidity
pH
Pressure

What is the practice of growing crops without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides called?

Traditional farming
Conventional farming
Organic farming
Industrial farming

What is the process of collecting and storing water for future use called?

Irrigation
Desalination
Condensation
Hydration

Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?

Natural gas
Nuclear power
Geothermal energy
Oil

What is the practice of removing unwanted plants called?

Sowing
Pruning
Weeding
Mulching

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles called?

Erosion
Weathering
Deposition
Precipitation

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

Solar energy
Wind energy
Coal
Hydroelectric power

What is the process of breaking down organic matter into compost called?

Pollination
Fermentation
Composting
Incubation

Which of the following is an example of a cash crop?

Wheat
Barley
Rice
Potato

What is the loss of soil fertility due to erosion and nutrient depletion called?

Desertification
Deforestation
Salinization
Degradation

What is the term for the practice of raising livestock for milk production?

Apiculture
Aquaculture
Dairy farming
Poultry farming

Which of the following is a method of organic pest control?

Fertilization
Tillage
Harvesting
Biological control

What is the practice of rotating crops in a specific order called?

Monoculture
Terracing
Crop rotation
Tillage

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Argon

What is the primary source of energy in photosynthesis?

Water
Carbon dioxide
Sunlight
Oxygen

What is the term for the process of removing trees from a forested area?

Afforestation
Reforestation
Deforestation
Affirmation
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