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Chapter 1: Agriculture Quiz
Test your knowledge of the agriculture chapter material!
1 / 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.
2 / 10
True or false: Agriculture has a minimal impact on the environment.
Answer can be found on page 11-13.
Correct! The environmental effects of agriculture are big news and several have won Pulitzer Prizes for their work in this area.
3 / 10
As a journalist covering agriculture, which organizations can help you network with other journalists on the same beat?
4 / 10
If you were covering a decrease in cotton yields, which of the following would be a good first stop for more information?
Answer can be found on page 15.
Correct! This is a one-stop shop for news of the cotton industry.
5 / 10
Before computers became commonplace, farmers replied on The Old Farmer’s Almanac and the radio for what?
Answer can be found on page 10.
Long before computers became a mainstay of most American households, many farmers relied on The Old Farmer’s Almanac – a long-range weather forecaster dating back to 1792 – in addition to the radio to prepare their crops for the elements.
6 / 10
What effect does Bovine somatotropin (bST) have?
Correct! Also known as the bovine growth hormone – an FDA-approved drug that increases milk production in dairy cows.
7 / 10
If you wanted an overview of what land was being used for in terms of crops and livestock, which of the following would be a good resource?
Answer can be found on page 11.
Correct! This is a treasure chest of information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on how the land is used and what is raised on it.
8 / 10
In agriculture, what does "leaching" refer to?
Correct!
9 / 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.
10 / 10
What are pesticides used for?
Answer can be found on page 17.
Pesticides are chemicals that kill crop pests such as root worms.
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