Question 1

________ is a term that describes misleading claims about the healthiness of organic foods.

Accepted Answer

Greenwashing refers to making exaggerated or false claims about the environmental or health benefits of a product, service, or practice. In the case of organic foods, greenwashing can involve misleading claims about the healthiness of these products, often by exaggerating their nutritional value or downplaying potential health risks from pesticides and other chemicals used in cultivation.

Question 2

What are some potential hazards to using biological methods of pest control?

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Question 3

Which food likely has the smallest carbon footprint?

Accepted Answer

The organic strawberry from a local farm is likely to have the smallest carbon footprint as it is sourced locally, which reduces transportation emissions. Additionally, organic farming practices typically result in lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional farming practices.

Question 4

The 1930s Dust Bowl was caused by severe drought in prairie lands, coupled with farming techniques that left the bare soil vulnerable to wind erosion. Which of the following sustainable farming techniques would help prevent such a phenomenon from happening again?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

In sustainable agriculture _________ is to soil erosion as ____________ is to soil fertility.

Accepted Answer

Soil erosion is effectively controlled through terrace farming, where the land is divided into a number of flat areas resembling steps. This helps to prevent the excessive flow of water, controlling soil loss. On the other hand, crop rotation is a common method used to preserve soil fertility. By rotating the crops grown in a field, the depletion of soil nutrients can be minimized, leading to better crop yields and healthier soil in the long-term. Cover crops that are grown in between main crops can also contribute to soil fertility by fixing nitrogen, suppressing weeds, and enhancing soil structure. Reduced tillage is another approach that can promote soil health, as it involves disturbing the soil less frequently, minimizing soil compaction and erosion. While all of the options listed may be used in sustainable agriculture, the most appropriate pairing for soil erosion and soil fertility is terrace farming and crop rotation (Option B).

Question 6

Infographic 17.4.
 
-Refer to Infographic 17.4. Use the infographic to describe integrated farming at Takao Furuno's duck/rice farm.

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Question 7

Infographic 17.3.

-Refer to Infographic 17.3. Describe how application of chemical pesticides encourages the emergence of pesticide-resistant pest populations.

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Question 8

As a consumer, you need to be wary of purported health claims made on organically grown foods. How could such claims be validated?

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Question 9

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.

Accepted Answer

By planting nitrogen-fixing crops like beans and alfalfa, the soil is able to naturally replenish its nitrogen levels without the need for inorganic fertilizers.

Question 10

Sustainable farming would have less ____________ but would be more ____________.

Accepted Answer

Sustainable farming aims to reduce expenses and inputs such as chemicals and fertilizers, which also reduces the negative impact on the environment. However, it requires more labor-intensive practices, such as crop rotation and cover cropping, to maintain soil health and prevent pest outbreaks naturally.

Question 11

Which of the following in an example of greenwashing that you may find on a food label?

Accepted Answer

Greenwashing involves misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product. All options can be examples of greenwashing if they are used to give a false impression of environmental responsibility without substantial backing.

Question 12

Infographic 17.6.

-Refer to Infographic 17.6. Which methods increase soil fertility, and why?

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Question 13

Infographic 17.2.

-Which of the following would NOT be a sustainable agriculture method to reduce soil erosion?

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Question 14

Which of the following choices should you buy organic, if possible?

Accepted Answer

Grapes are among the most heavily pesticide-contaminated fruits, and it is recommended to buy them organic whenever possible.

Question 15

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 _______________.

Accepted Answer

All the options mentioned are correct. The integrated farming technique not only involves organic farming practices but also promotes sustainability by eliminating the need for synthetic and toxic chemicals. It leads to the production of not just rice but other products such as fish and ducklings, thereby diversifying the farmer's income.

Question 16

Which of the following sustainable farming techniques disrupts the life cycle of pests, making it difficult for pest populations to build up and cause outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

Crop rotation involves alternating the crops grown in a particular field each season or year, which can disrupt the life cycle of pests that are specific to certain crops. By planting a different crop, the pests that rely on the first crop for food and habitat cannot easily survive, giving the population time to decline or die out. This method can be particularly effective when combined with other sustainable farming techniques, such as cover crops or reduced tillage.

Question 17

The distance a food travels from its site of production to the consumer is ____________.

Accepted Answer

The distance a food travels from its site of production to the consumer is referred to as food miles.

Question 18

Infographic 17.2.

-Refer to Infographic 17.2. How do industrial agricultural methods lead to eutrophication and "dead zones"?

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Question 19

Which kind of pest management system falls more in line with the methods of sustainable farming?

Accepted Answer

Sustainable farming focuses on using methods that do not harm the environment or human health, which means avoiding chemical pesticides. Cultural practices such as crop rotation and intercropping, mechanical practices such as using traps and barriers, and biological practices such as introducing natural predators or using beneficial insects are all effective pest management systems that are compatible with sustainable farming. Therefore, options A, B, and C are all closely aligned with the sustainable farming methods.

Question 20

What are ways you can personally support sustainable/organic farming techniques and help them become more widely employed?

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Quiz 17: Agriculture- Farming Like an Ecosystem: Creative Solutions to Feeding the World- Conventional Energy: Fossil Fuels

________ is a term that describes misleading claims about the healthiness of organic foods.

What are some potential hazards to using biological methods of pest control?

Which food likely has the smallest carbon footprint?

The 1930s Dust Bowl was caused by severe drought in prairie lands, coupled with farming techniques that left the bare soil vulnerable to wind erosion. Which of the following sustainable farming techniques would help prevent such a phenomenon from happening again?

In sustainable agriculture _ is to soil erosion as ____ is to soil fertility.

Infographic 17.4. -Refer to Infographic 17.4. Use the infographic to describe integrated farming at Takao Furuno's duck/rice farm.

Infographic 17.3. -Refer to Infographic 17.3. Describe how application of chemical pesticides encourages the emergence of pesticide-resistant pest populations.

As a consumer, you need to be wary of purported health claims made on organically grown foods. How could such claims be validated?

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.

Sustainable farming would have less but would be more .