Organic and Non-organic Farming

Which of these is a plant root used for food?

• lettuce

• carrot

• mango

• banana

Which of these can be added to soil and plants in the organic production of food?

• herbicides

• pesticides

• fertilizers

• manure

Which of these is an organic method of farming?

• using pesticide

• weeding

• using antibiotics

• giving growth hormone to animals

The amount of pesticides in a food chain:

• decreases along the chain

• stays the same along the chain

• increases along the chain

• disappears at the start of a chain

Which of the following is NOT one of the best soil for planting crops?

• Clay

• Loam

• Mud

• Silt

Which type of soil can hold the greatest amount of water?

• Sand, because it has great particles

• Silt, because its particles are smaller than sand

• Clay, because its particles are very small

• Loam, because it is a combination of different types of soil

What is soil a mixture of?

• dirt and leaves

• rocks and water

• air and food

• rock particles, minerals, decayed organic material, air and water

Is organic food healthier than food produce from conventional farm.

• yes

• no

• maybe

What is the definition of organic food?

• Food that is produced using chemicals

• Food that is produced using methods of both organic and conventional farming

• Food that is produced using methods of conventional farming

• Food that is produced using methods of organic farming

A chemical that stops insects from destroying crops is called

• ingredients

• organic

• pesticide

• weeds