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Chapter 1: Agriculture Quiz
Test your knowledge of the agriculture chapter material!
1 / 10
True or false: It’s important to consider regulations when covering the agriculture beat.
Answer can be found on page 11.
Correct! Although farmers are a relatively powerful lobby, they still face challenges in Washington, D.C. and do not always get their way.
2 / 10
Planting across a slope at the right angles to follow the natural elevation contour lines is called ______.
Answer can be found on page 16.
Correct! This practice helps reduce soil erosion and conserve rainwater.
3 / 10
_______ (AU) is a unit of measurement that converts animals of different species or sizes into equivalent units to determine the capacity of a facility.
Answer can be found on page 15.
Correct!
4 / 10
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was set up after World War II with what purpose?
5 / 10
What is another name for aquafarming?
Correct! Aquaculture is also known as aquafarming – breeding, raising, and harvesting aquatic animals or plants in ponds, tanks or other controlled environments.
6 / 10
As a journalist covering agriculture, which organizations can help you network with other journalists on the same beat?
7 / 10
In agriculture, what does "leaching" refer to?
8 / 10
What are pesticides used for?
Answer can be found on page 17.
Pesticides are chemicals that kill crop pests such as root worms.
9 / 10
What are riparian rights?
10 / 10
In addition to farmers, who can be a good resource for journalists covering the agriculture beat?
Correct! You should be chatting with a mix of these groups regularly, as they can give you different perspectives on current events.
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