Understanding Farming and Food Standards

What are crustaceans?

• Land animals with a tough outer shell

• Water animals with a body made of segments, a tough outer shell, two pairs of antennae, and limbs that are jointed

• Birds with jointed limbs

• Mammals with segmented bodies

Which of the following is an example of organic farming?

• Using chemical pesticides to increase yield

• Using natural fertilizers and avoiding chemical pesticides

• Growing crops in a greenhouse with artificial heating

• Using genetically modified seeds

What does the Red Tractor logo indicate about food?

• It is the cheapest option available

• It can be traced back to its original source to ensure safety and humane treatment

• It is imported from another country

• It is only available in organic stores

What is the primary purpose of a polytunnel?

• To protect crops from rain

• To allow produce to grow bigger by staying warmer

• To provide a habitat for livestock

• To store harvested crops

What is pastoral farming?

• Growing crops in fields

• Using fields for producing livestock

• Cultivating fruit trees in orchards

• Growing crops in greenhouses

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of crustaceans?

• Jointed limbs

• Two pairs of antennae

• Tough outer shell

• Feathers

What does it mean if a product does not have a Red Tractor logo?

• It is guaranteed to be organic

• There is no guarantee it can be traced or if the correct standards have been met

• It is more expensive than other products

• It is imported from another country

What is the main difference between arable and pastoral farming?

• Arable farming involves growing crops, while pastoral farming involves raising livestock

• Arable farming is more expensive than pastoral farming

• Pastoral farming is only done in greenhouses

• Arable farming is only done in orchards

Which of the following is an example of a food with the Red Tractor logo?

• Salmon

• Lamb

• Rice

• Bananas

What is the purpose of a greenhouse in agriculture?

• To keep livestock warm

• To allow more tropical produce to grow by getting hot

• To store harvested crops

• To protect crops from pests