Question 1

Wind erosion is most likely to cause problems in

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A) forested grazing lands on high mountains. 
B) open,arid regions. 
C) fertile river bottoms with annual floods. 
D) agricultural regions in the far north. 
E) protected,arid region. 
A) forested grazing lands on high mountains. 
B) open,arid regions. 
C) fertile river bottoms with annual floods. 
D) agricultural regions in the far north. 
E) protected,arid region.

Question 2

Contour plowing and strip farming are methods designed to

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A) prevent weed spreading. 
B) improve plowing efficiency. 
C) improve harvesting efficiency. 
D) prevent water and soil loss. 
E) make farms more attractive. 
A) prevent weed spreading. 
B) improve plowing efficiency. 
C) improve harvesting efficiency. 
D) prevent water and soil loss. 
E) make farms more attractive.

Question 3

Soil organisms usually stay ________ the soil.

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A) deep below the surface of 
B) near the middle of 
C) close to the surface of 
D) spread uniformly throughout 
E) About half stay close to the surface and the other half stay deep below the surface of the soil. 
A) deep below the surface of 
B) near the middle of 
C) close to the surface of 
D) spread uniformly throughout 
E) About half stay close to the surface and the other half stay deep below the surface of the soil.

Question 4

Alfalfa and clover are two legumes commonly planted as cover crops after the cash crop is harvested.Besides providing roots that will help keep soil in place,what would make these plants good cover crops?

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A) Being legumes,they have a symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria to add nitrogen to the soil. 
B) They are easily mowed,which adds less work to the farmers in the spring. 
C) Their flowers attract bees,which will help the cash crops grow in the future. 
D) Alfalfa is another cash crop that can be harvested and sold for food. 
E) They use up any leftover fertilizer. 
A) Being legumes,they have a symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria to add nitrogen to the soil. 
B) They are easily mowed,which adds less work to the farmers in the spring. 
C) Their flowers attract bees,which will help the cash crops grow in the future. 
D) Alfalfa is another cash crop that can be harvested and sold for food. 
E) They use up any leftover fertilizer.

Question 5

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)are made by taking bits of DNA from different sources to create desired characteristics in an organism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How is food security related to environmental factors?

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A) In areas where subsistence farming is the major source of nutrition,severe drought,flood,or insect outbreaks can destroy food crops. 
B) In high poverty areas,families have less buying power for nutritious food. 
C) When programs to support purchasing nutritious food are eliminated,families struggle to secure enough nutritious food. 
D) Within families,there can be unequal food security with women and children receiving the poorest diet. 
E) When unemployment is high,food security decreases. 
A) In areas where subsistence farming is the major source of nutrition,severe drought,flood,or insect outbreaks can destroy food crops. 
B) In high poverty areas,families have less buying power for nutritious food. 
C) When programs to support purchasing nutritious food are eliminated,families struggle to secure enough nutritious food. 
D) Within families,there can be unequal food security with women and children receiving the poorest diet. 
E) When unemployment is high,food security decreases.

Question 7

Undernourished parents often raise children who are undernourished because the parents

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A) transfer genetic deficiencies to their children. 
B) do not know any better. 
C) cannot afford to feed their children properly. 
D) do not have access to information about nutrition. 
E) All of these are reasons for the vicious cycle. 
A) transfer genetic deficiencies to their children. 
B) do not know any better. 
C) cannot afford to feed their children properly. 
D) do not have access to information about nutrition. 
E) All of these are reasons for the vicious cycle.

Question 8

Waterlogging results from

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A) toxic metal accumulation. 
B) excessive irrigation. 
C) excessive plowing. 
D) high evaporation processes. 
E) natural water erosion processes. 
A) toxic metal accumulation. 
B) excessive irrigation. 
C) excessive plowing. 
D) high evaporation processes. 
E) natural water erosion processes.

Question 9

Which of these is not a benefit found with reduced tillage farming?

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A) water conservation 
B) soil preservation 
C) increased crop yields 
D) soil aeration and loosening 
E) decreased insects and weeds 
A) water conservation 
B) soil preservation 
C) increased crop yields 
D) soil aeration and loosening 
E) decreased insects and weeds

Question 10

The USDA estimates ________ percent of conventionally grown foods are contaminated with pesticide residue.

Accepted Answer

A) 11 
B) 23 
C) 34 
D) 58 
E) 73 
A) 11 
B) 23 
C) 34 
D) 58 
E) 73

Question 11

A natural form of fertilizer would be

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A) manure. 
B) phosphorous application. 
C) nitrogen. 
D) corn plantings. 
E) genetically modified crop plantings. 
A) manure. 
B) phosphorous application. 
C) nitrogen. 
D) corn plantings. 
E) genetically modified crop plantings.

Question 12

High responder crops of the green revolution produce tremendous yields

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A) even in severe drought conditions. 
B) with primitive farming techniques and no chemical use. 
C) in response to fertilizers,pesticides,and irrigation. 
D) in all conditions where standard crops fail. 
E) in response to fertilizers,pesticides,and irrigation and only "good" yields in less than ideal situations. 
A) even in severe drought conditions. 
B) with primitive farming techniques and no chemical use. 
C) in response to fertilizers,pesticides,and irrigation. 
D) in all conditions where standard crops fail. 
E) in response to fertilizers,pesticides,and irrigation and only "good" yields in less than ideal situations.

Question 13

More than 70% of all soybeans,corn,and cotton grown in the United States are genetically modified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All are common modern agricultural methods,except

Accepted Answer

A) aquaculture farms. 
B) plowing with machines. 
C) irrigating with drip systems. 
D) using chemical fertilizers. 
E) plowing fields. 
A) aquaculture farms. 
B) plowing with machines. 
C) irrigating with drip systems. 
D) using chemical fertilizers. 
E) plowing fields.

Question 15

The energy needed to process and distribute food in the US is as much as ________ times the amount that is used to actually farm the crops.

Accepted Answer

A) 0)5 
B) 2 
C) 3)5 
D) 5 
E) 8 
A) 0)5 
B) 2 
C) 3)5 
D) 5 
E) 8

Question 16

Which is a disadvantage of conservation tillage methods?

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A) increased irrigation requirements 
B) less efficient use of fertilizer 
C) increased pests and weeds 
D) decreased crop yields 
E) None of these are correct. 
A) increased irrigation requirements 
B) less efficient use of fertilizer 
C) increased pests and weeds 
D) decreased crop yields 
E) None of these are correct.

Question 17

Which of the following are forms of chemical deterioration of soil?

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A) salinization and acidification 
B) waterlogging and laterization 
C) compaction and nutrient depletion 
D) pollution and waterlogging 
E) water and wind erosion 
A) salinization and acidification 
B) waterlogging and laterization 
C) compaction and nutrient depletion 
D) pollution and waterlogging 
E) water and wind erosion

Question 18

The biggest worry about a genetically modified Atlantic salmon with extra growth hormones is that it will introduce these hormones into our diet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Wind erosion is most likely to cause problems in

Contour plowing and strip farming are methods designed to

Soil organisms usually stay ________ the soil.

Alfalfa and clover are two legumes commonly planted as cover crops after the cash crop is harvested.Besides providing roots that will help keep soil in place,what would make these plants good cover crops?

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)are made by taking bits of DNA from different sources to create desired characteristics in an organism.

How is food security related to environmental factors?

Undernourished parents often raise children who are undernourished because the parents

Waterlogging results from

Which of these is not a benefit found with reduced tillage farming?

The USDA estimates ________ percent of conventionally grown foods are contaminated with pesticide residue.

A natural form of fertilizer would be

High responder crops of the green revolution produce tremendous yields

More than 70% of all soybeans,corn,and cotton grown in the United States are genetically modified.

All are common modern agricultural methods,except

The energy needed to process and distribute food in the US is as much as ________ times the amount that is used to actually farm the crops.

Which is a disadvantage of conservation tillage methods?

Which of the following are forms of chemical deterioration of soil?

The biggest worry about a genetically modified Atlantic salmon with extra growth hormones is that it will introduce these hormones into our diet.

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Exam 7: Food and Agriculture

Wind erosion is most likely to cause problems in

Contour plowing and strip farming are methods designed to

Soil organisms usually stay ________ the soil.

Alfalfa and clover are two legumes commonly planted as cover crops after the cash crop is harvested.Besides providing roots that will help keep soil in place,what would make these plants good cover crops?

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)are made by taking bits of DNA from different sources to create desired characteristics in an organism.

How is food security related to environmental factors?

Undernourished parents often raise children who are undernourished because the parents

Waterlogging results from

Which of these is not a benefit found with reduced tillage farming?

The USDA estimates ________ percent of conventionally grown foods are contaminated with pesticide residue.

A natural form of fertilizer would be

High responder crops of the green revolution produce tremendous yields

More than 70% of all soybeans,corn,and cotton grown in the United States are genetically modified.

All are common modern agricultural methods,except

The energy needed to process and distribute food in the US is as much as ________ times the amount that is used to actually farm the crops.

Which is a disadvantage of conservation tillage methods?

Which of the following are forms of chemical deterioration of soil?

The biggest worry about a genetically modified Atlantic salmon with extra growth hormones is that it will introduce these hormones into our diet.

Understanding Our Environment

Environmental Systems: Matter,energy,and Life

Evolution,species Interactions,and Biological Communities

Human Populations

Biomes and Biodiversity

Environmental Conservation: Forests,grasslands,parks,and Nature Preserves

Environmental Health and Toxicology

Climate

Air Pollution

Water: Resources and Pollution

Environmental Geology and Earth Resources

Energy

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics and Urbanization

Environmental Policy and Sustainability

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