Quiz on Importance of Modern Agriculture

What is one of the benefits of modern agriculture mentioned in the text?

• Limits food safety

• Reduces food security

• Increases food production

• Decreases food production

How does modern agriculture impact food security?

• Increases food affordability

• Reduces food safety

• Decreases food availability

• Ensures steady access to nutritious food globally

What is one of the negative impacts of modern agriculture on the environment mentioned in the text?

• Increases soil quality

• Causes soil erosion

• Reduces water contamination

• Reduces pest resistance

What is the purpose of forestry as mentioned in the text?

• Preserving forests as 'sinks' for atmospheric carbon dioxide

• Providing timber only

• Creating deserts

• Managing wildlife habitats only

What is the main characteristic of rangeland as described in the text?

• Covered with snow throughout the year

• Used for industrial purposes

• Grazed by herbivores

• Occupied by buildings

What is the significance of recreational land as mentioned in the text?

• Is restricted for public use

• Is used for mining purposes

• Allows for outdoor recreational activities

• Provides space for industrial activities

What does the FAO Framework recognize in terms of land use?

• Multiple levels of land use

• No specific details about land use

• Only one level of land use

• Two levels of detail for land use

What is a compound LUT according to the FAO Framework?

• Specifies no kind of use

• Specifies only one kind of use

• Specifies more than one kind of use sequentially

• Specifies more than one kind of use simultaneously

What does the term 'Cropping system' refer to in the context of land utilization types?

• Type of land tenure

• Type of markets available

• Type of irrigation method

• Type of crops grown and cultivation practices

What is the main concern of 'Mechanization and farm operations' in land utilization types?

• Size and shape of farms

• Which operations are mechanized or partly mechanized

• Material inputs and cultivation practices

• Water rights and infrastructure