Question 1

What is the primary purpose of agriculture?

Accepted Answer

To provide food&#44; fibre&#44; and raw materials

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To manufacture machines

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To entertain people

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To create urban areas

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT describe a consequence of modern agricultural practices?

Accepted Answer

Increased biodiversity in farming areas

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Loss of natural habitats

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Soil structure damage

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Increased use of chemical fertilizers

Question 3

What type of farming methods is criticized by environmentalists?

Accepted Answer

Conventional farming methods

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Sustainable farming methods

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Organic farming methods

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Traditional farming methods

Question 4

What animal is mentioned as the symbol of spring that is declining in numbers?

Accepted Answer

Swallows

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Sparrows

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Robins

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Finches

Question 5

What impact have chemical fertilizers and pesticides had on agriculture?

Accepted Answer

They pose a serious danger to human health and the environment

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They improve soil structure

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They enhance biodiversity

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They reduce the cost of farming

Question 6

What did the agricultural landscape look like in the '50s?

Accepted Answer

Characterized by a variety of vegetation and small fields

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Large urban areas

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Uniform monocultures

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Industrial machinery installations

Question 7

What has caused the countryside to become less suitable for wildlife?

Accepted Answer

Industrial technology and monocultures

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Natural ecosystem preservation

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Organic farming practices

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Increased tree planting

Question 8

What is the main concern regarding the use of pesticides in agriculture?

Accepted Answer

They represent risks to human health

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They promote faster growth of plants

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They help with crop diversity

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They are cost-effective

Question 9

What has been a major consequence of the energy-intensive agricultural system?

Accepted Answer

Food surplus and environmental pollution

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Increased manual labor

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Reduced crop yields

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Better soil quality

Question 10

What factor has contributed to the disappearance of swallows?

Accepted Answer

Changes in agricultural practices.

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Changes in climate patterns

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Increased urban development

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Improved nesting sites

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