Quiz on Agriculture and Ecosystems

What is the textbook definition of agriculture?

• The process of hunting and gathering food

• The use of technology in farming

• The natural growth of plants and animals

• The modification of Earth's surface through cultivation of plants and rearing of animals

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an agroecosystem?

• Lacks temporal continuity

• Frequent pest outbreaks

• High biodiversity

• Dominated by selected plants

What is the fastest growing type of agriculture mentioned in the text?

• Conventional Agriculture

• Organic Farming

• Tropical Agroecosystem

• Aquaculture

What is the main concern regarding the future of food production in Sub-Saharan Africa?

• High levels of food security

• Declining number of hungry people

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Serious water shortages

What does sustainable agriculture aim to integrate?

• High input farming and monoculture

• Environmental health, economic profitability, and social equity

• Traditional farming methods only

• Chemical fertilizers and pesticides

Which of the following is a characteristic of conventional agriculture?

• Low reliance on external inputs

• Use of organic fertilizers

• Heavy use of pesticides and herbicides

• Focus on biodiversity

What is the primary method of pest management in sustainable agriculture?

• Monoculture practices

• Genetic modification

• Internal regulating mechanisms

• Chemical pesticides

What is the impact of modern agriculture on the environment?

• Minimal impact

• Increased biodiversity

• Soil degradation and pollution

• Improved soil health

Which group of people is mentioned as contemporary hunters and gatherers?

• Bushmen

• Spinifex people

• Sentinelese

• All of the above

What is the main goal of agroecological research?

• To increase chemical inputs

• To understand ecological relationships for sustainable production

• To promote monoculture

• To eliminate all forms of agriculture