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The Forest Stewardship Council certifies lumber and other timber processes through a method that |
A. focuses on the jobs and economics behind the forestry industry. B. prices ecosystem services and incorporates them into taxes .C. funds sustainable forestry operations in developing nations. D. punishes companies that do not follow sustainable harvesting techniques. E. evaluates the timber-harvesting techniques in terms of wildlife, water, and soil quality. |
A. focuses on the jobs and economics behind the forestry industry. B. prices ecosystem services and incorporates them into taxes. C. funds sustainable forestry operations in developing nations. D. punishes companies that do not follow sustainable harvesting techniques .E. evaluates the timber-harvesting techniques in terms of wildlife, water, and soil quality. |
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Soil erosion in grasslands is a direct result of |
A. urbanization and soil compaction B. plant loss and soil compaction C. energy production and plant loss D. soil compaction and energy production E. industrialization and urbanization |
A. urbanization and soil compaction B. plant loss and soil compaction C. energy production and plant loss D. soil compaction and energy production E. industrialization and urbanization |
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Which of the following foods would be most efficient for feeding a growing world population? |
A. milk B. chicken C. grain D. beef E. eggs |
A. milk B. chicken C. grain D. beef E. eggs |
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Many factors can contribute to the inability of a country to be food self-sufficient. Which of the following choices is not one of those factors? |
A. poor food distribution B. degraded land C. the use of high-yield crop varieties D. natural disasters E. armed conflict |
A. poor food distribution B. degraded land C. the use of high-yield crop varieties D. natural disasters E. armed conflict |
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Which of the following choices was not introduced with the Green Revolution?
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A. chemical pesticides B. organic farming techniques C. high-yield variety crops D. sophisticated irrigation systems E. synthetic nitrogen fertilizer |
A. chemical pesticides
B. organic farming techniques C. high-yield variety crops D. sophisticated irrigation systems E. synthetic nitrogen fertilizer |
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Which two processes are essential to soil formation? |
A. desertification and erosion B. weathering of parent material and decay of organic material C. soil erosion and overgrazing D. decay of organic material and soil erosion E. overgrazing and weathering of parent material |
A. desertification and erosion
B. weathering of parent material and decay of organic material C. soil erosion and overgrazing D. decay of organic material and soil erosion E. overgrazing and weathering of parent material |
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Forests remove ______________ from the atmosphere and release _____________ back into the atmosphere. |
A. carbon dioxide; oxygen B. nitrogen gas; carbon dioxide C. nitrogen gas; oxygen D. carbon dioxide; nitrogen gas E. oxygen; carbon dioxide |
A. carbon dioxide; oxygen
B. nitrogen gas; carbon dioxide C. nitrogen gas; oxygen D. carbon dioxide; nitrogen gas E. oxygen; carbon dioxide |
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Which factor(s) contribute(s) to the emergence of pesticide-resistant crop pest populations? |
A. the increasing lack of genetic diversity in the targeted pest population B. the ability of individuals within a pest population to survive pesticide exposure and reproduce C. organic farming techniques based on integrated pest management methods D. the ability of pesticide reapplication to kill all pests in a population E. all of the factors listed above contribute to the emergence of pesticide resistance |
A. the increasing lack of genetic diversity in the targeted pest population B. the ability of individuals within a pest population to survive pesticide exposure and reproduce C. organic farming techniques based on integrated pest management methods D. the ability of pesticide reapplication to kill all pests in a population E. all of the factors listed above contribute to the emergence of pesticide resistance |
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Giant ragweed and pigweed are examples of super weeds. These weeds have acquired the gene for _______, which makes them tolerant to all herbicides |
A. pesticide resistance B. acid resistance C. herbicide resistance D. Bt resistance E. drought resistance |
A. pesticide resistance
B. acid resistance C. herbicide resistance D. Bt resistance E. drought resistance |
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Which of the following is a consequence of overgrazing in grasslands? |
A. compaction of soil B. reduction in water penetration C. reduction in seed germination D. reduce seedling growth E. all of the above |
A. compaction of soil B. reduction in water penetration C. reduction in seed germination D. reduce seedling growth E. all of the above |
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Which timber-harvesting method will allow for the sustainable use of forests while maintaining the greatest diversity of plants and animal species? |
A. shelterwood harvesting B. clear-cutting C. strip harvesting D. plantation forestry E. select harvesting |
A. shelterwood harvesting B. clear-cutting C. strip harvesting D. plantation forestry E. select harvesting |
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Where is the majority of deforestation is currently taking place? |
A. there is insufficient data to answer this question B. at the same rate in both developed and developing countries C. in developing countries D. in developed countries E. at rates that vary worldwide with no pattern |
A. there is insufficient data to answer this question B. at the same rate in both developed and developing countries C. in developing countries D. in developed countries E. at rates that vary worldwide with no pattern |
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What term describes the net loss of trees in a region? |
A. deforestation B. charcoal C. clear-cutting D. industrialization E. fire suppression |
A. deforestation B. charcoa lC. clear-cutting D. industrialization E. fire suppression |
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The Inforgraphic 18.3 shows that a rice farmer can use integrated farming techniques in which ducklings, azolla, and fish are used to produce their crops without any extra chemical additives. This integrated technique |
A. represents a method of organic farming B. is sustainable C. produces more than just rice as a product to sell D. eliminates the need for synthetic and toxic chemicals E. all of the above |
A. represents a method of organic farming B. is sustainable C. produces more than just rice as a product to sell D. eliminates the need for synthetic and toxic chemicals E. all of the above |
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All of the following are negative consequences associated with confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) except |
A.CAFO operations are not sustainable as they are heavily dependent on external inputs such as feed that are added from outside its own ecosystem. B. CAFOs contribute to global warming, as livestock emit greenhouse gases as part of their digestive process. C. Hog CAFO operations can pollute local waterways due to the vast quantities of manure that are produced in a small area. D. Cattle CAFO operations cause soil salinization, as cows drink so much water .E. Since CAFO animals are more vulnerable to disease, farmers use heavy doses of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance. |
A.CAFO operations are not sustainable as they are heavily dependent on external inputs such as feed that are added from outside its own ecosystem. B. CAFOs contribute to global warming, as livestock emit greenhouse gases as part of their digestive process. C. Hog CAFO operations can pollute local waterways due to the vast quantities of manure that are produced in a small area. D. Cattle CAFO operations cause soil salinization, as cows drink so much water. E. Since CAFO animals are more vulnerable to disease, farmers use heavy doses of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance. |
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Rearing meat or dairy animals in confined spaces, maximizing the number of animals that can be grown in a small area is referred to as a |
A. concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) B. traditional agriculture system C. monoculture D. sustainable agriculture system E. transgenic operation |
A. concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) B. traditional agriculture system C. monoculture D. sustainable agriculture system E. transgenic operation |
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Which of the following choices requires the greatest amount of feed and water to produce one pound of food? |
A. eggs B. pork C. chicken D. beef E. milk |
A. eggs B. pork C. chicken D. beef E. milk |
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Sustainable agriculture is defined as |
A. a farming method that does not deplete resources, such as soil and water, faster than they are replaced B.a plant-breeding program focused on the production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to increase crop productivity or create new varieties of crops C. a farming method in which one crop variety is planted over a large area of land with significant inputs of fertilizer, pesticides, and water D. a plant-breeding program focused on developing high yield varieties of grain crops E. a farming method that does not use any synthetic fertilizer, pesticides, or other chemical additives |
A. a farming method that does not deplete resources, such as soil and water, faster than they are replaced B.a plant-breeding program focused on the production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to increase crop productivity or create new varieties of crops C. a farming method in which one crop variety is planted over a large area of land with significant inputs of fertilizer, pesticides, and water D. a plant-breeding program focused on developing high yield varieties of grain crops E. a farming method that does not use any synthetic fertilizer, pesticides, or other chemical additives |
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By planting corn one year and beans the next on a given plot of land, or by planting alfalfa as a cover crop during the off-season, a farmer reduces the need for ___________ because beans and alfalfa fix nitrogen in the soil. |
A. expensive irrigation techniques B. harvesting machinery C. herbicides D. inorganic fertilizers E. pesticides |
A. expensive irrigation techniques B. harvesting machinery C. herbicides D. inorganic fertilizers E. pesticides |
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All of the following are considered sustainable farming techniques except |
A. strip cropping B. reduced tillage C. terrace farming D. intensive irrigation E. crop rotation |
A. strip cropping B. reduced tillage C. terrace farming D. intensive irrigation E. crop rotation |
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Which of the following is not a benefit of planned grazing? |
A. The improvement in plant biomass levels which maximizes productivity. B. It keeps animals bunched for a set period of time ensuring that all plants are grazed evenly, including weeds. C. The increase in the productivity of a variety of grass species. D. The increase in profitability of ranching with cattle. E. The increased growth of unpalatable plants in pastureland. |
A. The improvement in plant biomass levels which maximizes productivity. B. It keeps animals bunched for a set period of time ensuring that all plants are grazed evenly, including weeds. C. The increase in the productivity of a variety of grass species. D. The increase in profitability of ranching with cattle. E. The increased growth of unpalatable plants in pastureland. |
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Which of the following statements apply to modern industrial agriculture methods? |
A. They focus considerable resources on a single crop or monoculture. B. They rely on renewable energy sources to power modern farming equipment. C. They avoid the excessive use of synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides. D. They follow highly integrated techniques that are referred to as organic polycultures. E. They maintain and enrich ecosystem services through permaculture techniques. |
A. They focus considerable resources on a single crop or monoculture. B. They rely on renewable energy sources to power modern farming equipment. C. They avoid the excessive use of synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides. D. They follow highly integrated techniques that are referred to as organic polycultures. E. They maintain and enrich ecosystem services through permaculture techniques. |
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Decomposers and detritivores break down organic material to help form topsoil. Which layer of soil contains the decomposers and detritivores that aid this process? |
A. C horizon B. R horizon C. O horizon D. A horizon E. B horizon |
A. C horizon B. R horizon C. O horizon D. A horizon E. B horizon |
