Increasing Food Supply

What is the purpose of irrigation in agriculture?

• To increase soil erosion

• To help crops and plants grow

• To reduce water supply

• To decrease plant yield

Which type of irrigation involves water being dripped from holes in pipes directly onto the soil?

• Sprinklers

• Gravity Flow

• Drip Irrigation

• Aeroponics

What is a key feature of aeroponics?

• Growing plants in soil

• Using nutrient-rich water

• Growing plants in an air or mist environment

• Using traditional farming methods

What is the main goal of the current Green Revolution?

• Increase the use of chemical fertilizers

• Improve crop yields for LICs sustainably

• Reduce the number of farms

• Increase soil degradation

Which of the following is a benefit of genetically modified (GM) crops?

• Increased water usage

• Improved nutritional value

• Decreased resistance to pests

• Reduced crop yield

What is a disadvantage of large-scale agricultural development in Almería, Spain?

• Increased biodiversity

• High pesticide use

• Reduced crop yield

• Decreased greenhouse production

What does appropriate technology in farming aim to achieve?

• Increase the use of fossil fuels

• Implement practical farming methods for local communities

• Reduce crop diversity

• Increase dependency on imported materials

Which energy sources are considered renewable and locally available for appropriate technology?

• Coal and oil

• Wind and solar power

• Natural gas and nuclear

• Diesel and gasoline

What is a characteristic of hydroponics?

• Growing plants in soil

• Using air to grow plants

• Growing plants in nutrient-rich water

• Using traditional farming methods

What was a negative impact of the Green Revolution in the mid-20th century?

• Increased biodiversity

• Environmental damage

• Decreased crop yields

• Reduced use of fertilizers