Organic Farming & Agriculture

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Instructions: Test your knowledge of organic farming and sustainable agriculture!

1.
What does 'organic farming' primarily avoid using?
A
Synthetic pesticides and fertilizers
B
Animal manure
C
Crop rotation
D
Water irrigation
2.
What farming practice involves growing different crops in succession on the same land?
A
Crop rotation
B
Terracing
C
Hydroponics
D
Monoculture
3.
What natural process converts kitchen and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil amendment?
A
Composting
B
Pasteurization
C
Distillation
D
Fermentation
4.
Which insect is considered the most important pollinator for food crops worldwide?
A
Butterfly
B
Dragonfly
C
Ladybug
D
Honeybee
5.
What is the term for growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in water?
A
Permaculture
B
Hydroponics
C
Silviculture
D
Aquaculture
6.
What is 'cover cropping'?
A
Growing crops in greenhouses
B
Growing crops under shade cloth
C
Planting crops to protect and enrich soil between seasons
D
Covering crops with mulch
7.
What beneficial garden insects eat aphids and are welcomed by organic farmers?
A
Fireflies
B
Grasshoppers
C
Ladybugs
D
Crickets
8.
What farming system combines fish farming with growing plants in water?
A
Agroforestry
B
Silvopasture
C
Aquaponics
D
Aeroponics
9.
Which practice involves planting trees alongside crops or livestock?
A
Strip mining
B
Clear cutting
C
Agroforestry
D
Monoculture
10.
What does the USDA Organic label certify about a food product?
A
It contains no calories
B
It meets federal organic production standards
C
It was locally grown
D
It is genetically modified
11.
What is 'permaculture'?
A
Large-scale industrial farming
B
Permanent concrete structures for farming
C
A design system based on natural ecosystem principles
D
Growing only perennial crops
12.
Which organism is essential for healthy soil and breaks down organic matter?
A
Butterflies
B
Earthworms
C
Grasshoppers
D
Sparrows
13.
What is 'integrated pest management' (IPM)?
A
Using only chemical pesticides
B
Eliminating all insects from farms
C
Growing pest-resistant GMO crops only
D
A combination of biological, cultural, and mechanical pest control methods
14.
What nitrogen-fixing plants are commonly grown as cover crops to enrich soil?
A
Tomatoes and peppers
B
Corn and wheat
C
Legumes like clover and beans
D
Potatoes and carrots
15.
What is 'mulching' in organic gardening?
A
Removing all vegetation from garden beds
B
Plowing soil deeply before planting
C
Covering soil with organic material to retain moisture and suppress weeds
D
Adding chemicals to the soil

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