Question 1

A primary function of fertilizer is to replace human labor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Organic farming uses legumes to add nitrogen to the soil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Tilling the soil can reduce weeds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Fertilizers do not alter soil characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Kind of chemical that kills many different types of living things.

Accepted Answer

A) weed 
B) biocide 
C) pheromone 
D) macronutrient 
E) organophosphate
F)rodenticide
G)auxin
H)chlorinated hydrocarbon
I)weed.
J)hard pesticide
K)soft pesticide
L)persistent pesticide
M)micronutrient
N)biomagnification
O)fungicide
P)herbicide
Q)macronutrients
R)micronutrients 
A) weed 
B) biocide 
C) pheromone 
D) macronutrient 
E) organophosphate
F)rodenticide
G)auxin
H)chlorinated hydrocarbon
I)weed.
J)hard pesticide
K)soft pesticide
L)persistent pesticide
M)micronutrient
N)biomagnification
O)fungicide
P)herbicide
Q)macronutrients
R)micronutrients

Question 6

All of the following are benefits of organic farming and crop rotation as a sustainable agriculture method EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) it requires the use of few or no pesticides. 
B) it typically requires less water. 
C) it can spread out the risk of crop failure. 
D) it can best help large-scale farmers. 
A) it requires the use of few or no pesticides. 
B) it typically requires less water. 
C) it can spread out the risk of crop failure. 
D) it can best help large-scale farmers.

Question 7

DDT

Accepted Answer

A) was a persistent pesticide. 
B) affected insects but had little effect on humans. 
C) became highly concentrated in carnivorous fish and birds. 
D) All of the statements are correct. 
E) None of the statements are correct. 
A) was a persistent pesticide. 
B) affected insects but had little effect on humans. 
C) became highly concentrated in carnivorous fish and birds. 
D) All of the statements are correct. 
E) None of the statements are correct.

Question 8

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Nutrient needed in extremely small amounts for plant growth.

Accepted Answer

A) weed 
B) biocide 
C) pheromone 
D) macronutrient 
E) organophosphate
F)rodenticide
G)auxin
H)chlorinated hydrocarbon
I)weed.
J)hard pesticide
K)soft pesticide
L)persistent pesticide
M)micronutrient
N)biomagnification
O)fungicide
P)herbicide
Q)macronutrients
R)micronutrients 
A) weed 
B) biocide 
C) pheromone 
D) macronutrient 
E) organophosphate
F)rodenticide
G)auxin
H)chlorinated hydrocarbon
I)weed.
J)hard pesticide
K)soft pesticide
L)persistent pesticide
M)micronutrient
N)biomagnification
O)fungicide
P)herbicide
Q)macronutrients
R)micronutrients

Question 9

The perfect pesticide should have a short half-life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Integrated pest management requires

Accepted Answer

A) understanding the complete genetic make-up of pests. 
B) knowledge of the pest's life history. 
C) extensive application of pesticides. 
D) All of these statements are correct. 
A) understanding the complete genetic make-up of pests. 
B) knowledge of the pest's life history. 
C) extensive application of pesticides. 
D) All of these statements are correct.

Question 11

Shifting agriculture (slash-and-burn agriculture)

Accepted Answer

A) is commonly practiced in grasslands. 
B) involves temporarily removing a small portion of a forest. 
C) increases the fertility of the soil for several years. 
D) relies on one or two primary crops. 
A) is commonly practiced in grasslands. 
B) involves temporarily removing a small portion of a forest. 
C) increases the fertility of the soil for several years. 
D) relies on one or two primary crops.

Question 12

The use of the same insecticide or herbicide over several years

Accepted Answer

A) causes the soil to accumulate the pesticides. 
B) causes the price to rise because the demand is high. 
C) selects for pests that can resist the pesticides. 
D) None of the statements is correct. 
A) causes the soil to accumulate the pesticides. 
B) causes the price to rise because the demand is high. 
C) selects for pests that can resist the pesticides. 
D) None of the statements is correct.

Question 13

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Nitrogen,phosphorus,and potassium.

Accepted Answer

A) weed 
B) biocide 
C) pheromone 
D) macronutrient 
E) organophosphate
F)rodenticide
G)auxin
H)chlorinated hydrocarbon
I)weed.
J)hard pesticide
K)soft pesticide
L)persistent pesticide
M)micronutrient
N)biomagnification
O)fungicide
P)herbicide
Q)macronutrients
R)micronutrients 
A) weed 
B) biocide 
C) pheromone 
D) macronutrient 
E) organophosphate
F)rodenticide
G)auxin
H)chlorinated hydrocarbon
I)weed.
J)hard pesticide
K)soft pesticide
L)persistent pesticide
M)micronutrient
N)biomagnification
O)fungicide
P)herbicide
Q)macronutrients
R)micronutrients

A primary function of fertilizer is to replace human labor.

Organic farming uses legumes to add nitrogen to the soil.

Tilling the soil can reduce weeds.

Fertilizers do not alter soil characteristics.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Kind of chemical that kills many different types of living things.

All of the following are benefits of organic farming and crop rotation as a sustainable agriculture method EXCEPT

DDT

Which of the following best matches the description? -Nutrient needed in extremely small amounts for plant growth.

The perfect pesticide should have a short half-life.

Integrated pest management requires

Shifting agriculture (slash-and-burn agriculture)

The use of the same insecticide or herbicide over several years

Which of the following best matches the description? -Nitrogen,phosphorus,and potassium.

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Exam 14: Agricultural Methods

A primary function of fertilizer is to replace human labor.

Organic farming uses legumes to add nitrogen to the soil.

Tilling the soil can reduce weeds.

Fertilizers do not alter soil characteristics.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Kind of chemical that kills many different types of living things.

All of the following are benefits of organic farming and crop rotation as a sustainable agriculture method EXCEPT

DDT

Which of the following best matches the description? -Nutrient needed in extremely small amounts for plant growth.

The perfect pesticide should have a short half-life.

Integrated pest management requires

Shifting agriculture (slash-and-burn agriculture)

The use of the same insecticide or herbicide over several years

Which of the following best matches the description? -Nitrogen,phosphorus,and potassium.

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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