Environmental Science (Enger) 12th Edition

Chapter 14: Agricultural Methods and Pest Management

Practice Quiz

1
The Green Revolution, is a term coined for world-wide increases in agricultural production that occurred in
A)1910-1930.
B)1930-1950.
C)1945-1965.
D)1950-1970.
2
Common ingredients in chemical fertilizers, often referred to as macronutrients normally include
A)nitrogen, phosphorus and sodium.
B)carbon, nitrogen and sodium.
C)nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
D)carbon and nitrogen.
3
Insecticides, fungicides and rodenticides are different types of nutrients.
A)True
B)False
4
Organophosphates and carbamates were developed to replace chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides because they are
A)less persistent in the environment.
B)more species specific.
C)less toxic to humans.
D)more persistent in the environment.
5
Currently, the use of pesticides is greatest in the more-developed world.
A)True
B)False
6
In order for food to be classified as Organic Food, the farmer
A)cannot use genetically modified organisms, chemical fertilizers or synthetic pesticides.
B)cannot use genetically modified organisms or chemical fertilizer, but can use synthetic pesticides.
C)cannot use genetically modified organisms or synthetic pesticides, but can use chemical fertilizers.
D)cannot use genetically modified organisms, but can use chemical fertilizers.
7
Fertilizers do not alter soil characteristics.
A)True
B)False
8
Agricultural chemical use includes insecticides and herbicides.
A)True
B)False
9
Monoculture requires large areas of land to be planted with the same crop because
A)harvesting is more efficient.
B)planting is more efficient.
C)cultivation is more efficient.
D)All of the above are correct.
10
Following the rapid advance of modern agriculture in developed countries,
A)developing countries have decreased use of chemical pesticides.
B)developing countries have increased use of chemical pesticides.
C)developing countries have continued use of organic fertilizers.
D)None of the above are correct.
11
Many companies are starting to recognize the value of environmental __________ to their long-term business success.
A)conservation.
B)development.
C)control.
D)monoculture.
12
Over the past decade there has been a lack of interest in sustainable agriculture.
A)True
B)False
13
Fertile soils have a balanced mix of minerals, organic matter, micronutrients and macronutrients.
A)True
B)False
14
Integrated pest management uses only one method to control pests.
A)True
B)False
15
Beneficial organisms can be used to control pests.
A)True
B)False
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