The Impact of George Washington Carver on Southern Agriculture

What was George Washington Carver's primary goal in his agricultural work?

• To increase the production of cotton

• To help farmers and improve their livelihoods

• To develop new chemical fertilizers

• To promote the use of machinery in farming

What was the main problem faced by southern farmers due to continuous cotton farming?

• Overproduction of cotton

• Lack of water supply

• Increased pest infestations

• Depletion of soil nutrients

What nickname did George Washington Carver earn as a child due to his interest in plants?

• The Plant Doctor

• The Soil Scientist

• The Crop Innovator

• The Farming Genius

What was Carver's significant discovery that helped improve soil fertility?

• Planting more cotton

• Rotating crops with legumes

• Introducing new irrigation techniques

• Using chemical fertilizers

How do legumes like soybeans help in nitrogen fixation?

• Through their leaves absorbing nitrogen

• By absorbing nitrogen from the air directly

• Through a symbiotic relationship with Rhizobium bacteria

• By converting sunlight into nitrogen

Why is nitrogen important for plant growth?

• It helps in photosynthesis

• It is a component of DNA and proteins

• It provides energy to plants

• It acts as a pesticide

What economic impact did Carver's discoveries have on the South?

• Led to a decline in farming activities

• Increased reliance on imported goods

• Boosted the economy through new uses for legumes

• Decreased agricultural productivity

What modern agricultural practice is influenced by Carver's work?

• Genetically modified crops

• Hydroponic farming

• Use of chemical pesticides

• Organic farming with crop rotation

What was one of the new uses Carver discovered for soybeans and peanuts?

• Textile production

• Building materials

• Cosmetics and plastics

• Metal alloys

What was the initial reaction of southern farmers to Carver's crop rotation method?

• Rapid implementation

• Complete rejection

• Skepticism and slow adoption

• Immediate acceptance