Question 1

Scientists are urging the USDA to promote integrated pest management (IPM)in the U.S. The suggested strategy includes

Accepted Answer

A)  sales tax on pesticides. 
B)  IPM research. 
C)  IPM model farms in each U.S. county. 
D)  USDA personnel trained in IPM to assist farmers. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  sales tax on pesticides. 
B)  IPM research. 
C)  IPM model farms in each U.S. county. 
D)  USDA personnel trained in IPM to assist farmers. 
E)  all of these answers.

Question 2

A(n)____________________ is the specific type of pesticide used to kill a rat.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is the specific type of pesticide...

Question 3

Which of the following would be used to kill weeds?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herbicides 
B)  Rodenticides 
C)  Fungicides 
D)  Insecticides 
E)  Nematocides 
A)  Herbicides 
B)  Rodenticides 
C)  Fungicides 
D)  Insecticides 
E)  Nematocides

Question 4

Contour farming involves

Accepted Answer

A)  converting a steep slope into a series of terraces. 
B)  building a series of small dams. 
C)  plowing at right angles to slopes. 
D)  plowing straight down-slope or straight up-slope. 
E)  stimulating the growth of soil bacteria. 
A)  converting a steep slope into a series of terraces. 
B)  building a series of small dams. 
C)  plowing at right angles to slopes. 
D)  plowing straight down-slope or straight up-slope. 
E)  stimulating the growth of soil bacteria.

Question 5

In most modern agriculture,which of the following effects is agriculture least likely to have on soil resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  Replenishment of soil texture and fertility 
B)  Salinization 
C)  Waterlogging 
D)  Desertification 
E)  Loss of fertility 
A)  Replenishment of soil texture and fertility 
B)  Salinization 
C)  Waterlogging 
D)  Desertification 
E)  Loss of fertility

Question 6

Crossbreeding is a quick reliable process that combines genes from genetically dissimilar species to produce a valuable new crop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The broad application of a general chemical on a crop field without regard to natural enemies,beneficials,and non-target organisms is (a)

Accepted Answer

A)  monoapplication. 
B)  neem oil application. 
C)  pest targeting. 
D)  spectrum application. 
E)  narrow application. 
A)  monoapplication. 
B)  neem oil application. 
C)  pest targeting. 
D)  spectrum application. 
E)  narrow application.

Question 8

We are shrinking the world's genetic library. What does this statement mean?

Accepted Answer

Human populations rely on only

Question 9

Which of the following statements is false? Application of animal manure

Accepted Answer

A)  improves soil structure. 
B)  stimulates the growth of soil bacteria and fungi. 
C)  has increased since farms have specialized in animal- or crop-farming operations. 
D)  has decreased with increased mechanization. 
E)  is a type of organic fertilization. 
A)  improves soil structure. 
B)  stimulates the growth of soil bacteria and fungi. 
C)  has increased since farms have specialized in animal- or crop-farming operations. 
D)  has decreased with increased mechanization. 
E)  is a type of organic fertilization.

Question 10

Even if a country has banned the use of DDT,the pesticide can still enter the country as it can be carried by vectors such as wind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Global food supplies can be made more available and affordable by all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  purchasing food from big box stores. 
B)  reducing poverty. 
C)  supporting local farms. 
D)  wasting less food. 
E)  eating more organic and sustainably. 
A)  purchasing food from big box stores. 
B)  reducing poverty. 
C)  supporting local farms. 
D)  wasting less food. 
E)  eating more organic and sustainably.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The goal of integrated pest control is total eradication of the pest. 
B)  Integrated pest management is a multidimensional control program. 
C)  Integrated pest management involves much sampling to keep up with the pest population. 
D)  In integrated pest management, small amounts of pesticides are used at critical times to control pest populations. 
E)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  The goal of integrated pest control is total eradication of the pest. 
B)  Integrated pest management is a multidimensional control program. 
C)  Integrated pest management involves much sampling to keep up with the pest population. 
D)  In integrated pest management, small amounts of pesticides are used at critical times to control pest populations. 
E)  All of these statements are true.

Question 13

Industrialized livestock production consumes the largest portion of the world's water supply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Advantages to genetically engineered crops include all but

Accepted Answer

A)  loss of genetic diversity. 
B)  higher yields. 
C)  need for less water. 
D)  need for less fertilizer. 
E)  can grow in difficult conditions. 
A)  loss of genetic diversity. 
B)  higher yields. 
C)  need for less water. 
D)  need for less fertilizer. 
E)  can grow in difficult conditions.

Question 15

____________________ occurs when the productive potential of topsoil falls by 10% or more because of extensive drought and degrading human activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ occurs when the productive potential of...

Question 16

Most soil erosion is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  windstorms and rainstorms. 
B)  wind, water and people. 
C)  water, people and wild animals. 
D)  volcanoes. 
E)  earthquakes. 
A)  windstorms and rainstorms. 
B)  wind, water and people. 
C)  water, people and wild animals. 
D)  volcanoes. 
E)  earthquakes.

Question 17

A pheromone is

Accepted Answer

A)  a new form of chemical insecticide waiting approval by the EPA. 
B)  a strong herbicide. 
C)  a species-specific chemical sex attractant. 
D)  a chemical that travels in the bloodstream and controls an organism's growth and development. 
E)  a safe, natural pesticide. 
A)  a new form of chemical insecticide waiting approval by the EPA. 
B)  a strong herbicide. 
C)  a species-specific chemical sex attractant. 
D)  a chemical that travels in the bloodstream and controls an organism's growth and development. 
E)  a safe, natural pesticide.

Question 18

The scientist responsible for alerting the public and scientific community to the threats of pesticides is

Accepted Answer

A)  Rhonda Stavinski. 
B)  Rachel Carson. 
C)  Helen Keller. 
D)  Linda Applebaum. 
E)  Tracy Lee. 
A)  Rhonda Stavinski. 
B)  Rachel Carson. 
C)  Helen Keller. 
D)  Linda Applebaum. 
E)  Tracy Lee.

Question 19

To increase crop yields farmers use crossbreeding,genetic engineering,and the application of polycultures in perennial crops.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sustainable agriculture is characterized by all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  promoting monoculture. 
B)  lack of need of massive amounts of fossil fuels. 
C)  conserving and building topsoil. 
D)  increasing use of organic fertilizers. 
E)  lessening the use of genetically engineered crops. 
A)  promoting monoculture. 
B)  lack of need of massive amounts of fossil fuels. 
C)  conserving and building topsoil. 
D)  increasing use of organic fertilizers. 
E)  lessening the use of genetically engineered crops.

Scientists are urging the USDA to promote integrated pest management (IPM)in the U.S. The suggested strategy includes

A(n)____________________ is the specific type of pesticide used to kill a rat.

Which of the following would be used to kill weeds?

Contour farming involves

In most modern agriculture,which of the following effects is agriculture least likely to have on soil resources?

Crossbreeding is a quick reliable process that combines genes from genetically dissimilar species to produce a valuable new crop.

The broad application of a general chemical on a crop field without regard to natural enemies,beneficials,and non-target organisms is (a)

We are shrinking the world's genetic library. What does this statement mean?

Which of the following statements is false? Application of animal manure

Even if a country has banned the use of DDT,the pesticide can still enter the country as it can be carried by vectors such as wind.

Global food supplies can be made more available and affordable by all of the following except

Which of the following statements is false?

Industrialized livestock production consumes the largest portion of the world's water supply.

Advantages to genetically engineered crops include all but

____________________ occurs when the productive potential of topsoil falls by 10% or more because of extensive drought and degrading human activities.

Most soil erosion is caused by

A pheromone is

The scientist responsible for alerting the public and scientific community to the threats of pesticides is

To increase crop yields farmers use crossbreeding,genetic engineering,and the application of polycultures in perennial crops.

Sustainable agriculture is characterized by all of the following except

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems

Biodiversity and Evolution

Community Ecology, Population Ecology, and the Human Population

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Urbanization and Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics, Politics, Worldviews, and Sustainability

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Exam 7: Food,Soil,and Pest Management

Scientists are urging the USDA to promote integrated pest management (IPM)in the U.S. The suggested strategy includes

A(n)____________________ is the specific type of pesticide used to kill a rat.

Which of the following would be used to kill weeds?

Contour farming involves

In most modern agriculture,which of the following effects is agriculture least likely to have on soil resources?

Crossbreeding is a quick reliable process that combines genes from genetically dissimilar species to produce a valuable new crop.

The broad application of a general chemical on a crop field without regard to natural enemies,beneficials,and non-target organisms is (a)

We are shrinking the world's genetic library. What does this statement mean?

Which of the following statements is false? Application of animal manure

Even if a country has banned the use of DDT,the pesticide can still enter the country as it can be carried by vectors such as wind.

Global food supplies can be made more available and affordable by all of the following except

Which of the following statements is false?

Industrialized livestock production consumes the largest portion of the world's water supply.

Advantages to genetically engineered crops include all but

____________________ occurs when the productive potential of topsoil falls by 10% or more because of extensive drought and degrading human activities.

Most soil erosion is caused by

A pheromone is

The scientist responsible for alerting the public and scientific community to the threats of pesticides is

To increase crop yields farmers use crossbreeding,genetic engineering,and the application of polycultures in perennial crops.

Sustainable agriculture is characterized by all of the following except

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems

Biodiversity and Evolution

Community Ecology, Population Ecology, and the Human Population

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Urbanization and Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics, Politics, Worldviews, and Sustainability

Filters