Farming Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of farming?
To produce food, fiber, and other products for consumption and trade.
True or False: Organic farming prohibits the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
True
Fill in the blank: The process of growing crops without soil is known as __________.
hydroponics
What are the two main types of farming?
Crop farming and livestock farming.
Which farming technique involves rotating different crops in the same area across seasons?
Crop rotation.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a benefit of sustainable farming?
A) Increased chemical usage
B) Soil health improvement
C) Monoculture practices
D) Higher water consumption
B) Soil health improvement
What is the term for the practice of raising animals for food, fiber, or labor?
Animal husbandry.
True or False: Agroforestry combines agriculture and forestry practices.
True
What is the role of a farmer?
To cultivate crops and/or raise animals for food production.
Fill in the blank: __________ farming focuses on producing enough food to meet the needs of the farmer’s family.
Subsistence
What is irrigation?
The artificial application of water to soil or land to assist in growing crops.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of crop?
A) Legumes
B) Cereals
C) Fungi
D) Tubers
C) Fungi
What does the term ‘monoculture’ refer to?
The cultivation of a single crop in a given area.
True or False: Permaculture aims to create sustainable agricultural ecosystems.
True
What is the significance of soil health in farming?
Healthy soil is essential for crop growth, nutrient availability, and ecosystem balance.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the practice of using cover crops to protect and enhance soil health.
Cover cropping
Which farming system integrates crops and livestock?
Mixed farming.
Multiple Choice: What is the primary aim of precision agriculture?
A) Increase labor costs
B) Reduce crop yield
C) Optimize field-level management
D) Promote monoculture
C) Optimize field-level management
What is the term for the seasonal movement of livestock between pastures?
Transhumance.
True or False: Vertical farming utilizes upward space to grow crops, often in urban settings.
True
Fill in the blank: __________ is the study of the relationship between soil and plants.
Soil science
What is agroecology?
A farming approach that applies ecological principles to agricultural systems.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common pest management strategy?
A) Pesticides
B) Crop rotation
C) Biological control
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the main challenge of climate change for farmers?
It affects crop yields, water availability, and pest populations.
