Question 1

Sustainable agriculture is best defined as:

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b) Farming that balances environment, economy, and society

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a) Farming for maximum yield only

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d) Farming only organic crops

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c) Farming without technology

Question 2

Which of the following is not a goal of sustainable agriculture?

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b) Maximizing chemical fertilizer use

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d) Long-term food security

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c) Supporting communities

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a) Protecting the environment

Question 3

Homesteading emphasizes:

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b) Producing food, water, shelter, and energy at home

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c) Using only fossil fuels

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d) Buying in bulk to save money

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a) Total reliance on grocery stores

Question 4

The energy that supports almost all ecosystems comes from:

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b) Sunlight

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a) Soil minerals

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c) Fossil fuels

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d) Decomposers

Question 5

Composting is an example of:

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b) Nutrient recycling

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a) Soil erosion

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c) Pollination

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d) Monoculture

Question 6

Which energy source is nonrenewable?

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b) Coal

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d) Biomass

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a) Wind

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c) Solar

Question 7

Why is crop rotation sustainable?

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a) Prevents soil nutrient depletion

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d) Increases fertilizer demand

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c) Eliminates biodiversity

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b) Requires no work

Question 8

The organisms that recycle nutrients from dead matter are:

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c) Decomposers

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d) Pollinators

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b) Consumers

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a) Producers

Question 9

A farmer planting legumes after corn is practicing:

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b) Nutrient management

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c) Overgrazing

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d) Erosion

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a) Monoculture

Question 10

Which cycle explains how water is collected and reused in nature?

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b) Water cycle

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a) Rock cycle

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d) Carbon cycle

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c) Nitrogen cycle

Question 11

Soil health is important because:

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b) It supports plant growth and nutrient cycling

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d) It provides fossil fuels

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a) It only affects erosion

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c) It is unrelated to agriculture

Question 12

Renewable energy is beneficial because:

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a) It is unlimited and reduces fossil fuel use

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d) It requires no technology

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c) It increases chemical dependence

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b) It makes plants grow faster

Question 13

Which is an example of biodiversity supporting sustainability?

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b) Diverse crops reduce pest risk

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a) Monoculture increases pest problems

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c) Planting one crop reduces soil erosion

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d) Biodiversity makes ecosystems weaker

Question 14

Which is an example of a sustainable decision?

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b) Collecting rainwater for irrigation

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a) Spraying more pesticides to increase yield

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d) Using only synthetic fertilizers

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c) Removing hedgerows to expand fields

Question 15

Which is true about photosynthesis?

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a) It produces oxygen and glucose

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b) It breaks down nutrients in the soil

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d) It does not require sunlight

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c) It occurs in animals

Question 16

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

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b) Natural gas

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d) Coal

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a) Oil

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c) Solar

Question 17

Which best describes a homestead journal?

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b) A tool for tracking self-sufficient practices

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d) A recipe collection

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c) A crop sales log

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a) A financial record book

Question 18

The main goal of sustainable agriculture is:

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b) Long-term food production while protecting ecosystems

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d) Growing only organic crops

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c) Eliminating all technology

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a) Short-term profit

Question 19

Pollinators are important in agriculture because they:

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b) Transfer pollen for reproduction

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c) Produce fossil fuels

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d) Provide irrigation

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a) Break down waste

Question 20

Which are benefits of composting?

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☐ Reduces landfill waste

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☐ Provides synthetic fertilizers

Question 21

Which of the following support self-sufficiency on a homestead?

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☐ Using solar panels

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☐ Relying on fast food

Question 22

Which are negative impacts of unsustainable agriculture?

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☐ Soil erosion

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☐ Increased ecosystem stability

Question 23

Biodiversity makes ecosystems more resilient

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True

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False

Question 24

Soil is considered a renewable resource if managed properly.

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True

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False

Question 25

Fossil fuels are examples of renewable energy

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False

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True

Question 26

Sustainable farming considers both present and future generations.

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True

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False

Question 27

Pollinators are not necessary for crop production.

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False

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True

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