GMO & Organic Farming Quiz - 1-31-2020
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17 questions
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Relating to or derived from living matter is known as
Relating to or derived from living matter is known as
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The ability of soil to sustain agricultural plant growth is knwon as
The ability of soil to sustain agricultural plant growth is knwon as
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A covering as of straw, compost, or plastic sheeting, spread on the ground around plants to prevent excessive evaporation or erosion of the soil.
A covering as of straw, compost, or plastic sheeting, spread on the ground around plants to prevent excessive evaporation or erosion of the soil.
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A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
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A seed, pod, or other edible part of a leguminous plant used as food.
A seed, pod, or other edible part of a leguminous plant used as food.
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The practice of planting different crops sequentially on the same plot of land to improve soil health and combat pest and weed pressure.
The practice of planting different crops sequentially on the same plot of land to improve soil health and combat pest and weed pressure.
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GM crops that have been genetically modified so they are toxic to certain insects.
GM crops that have been genetically modified so they are toxic to certain insects.
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The activity or business of growing crops and raising livestock is known as
The activity or business of growing crops and raising livestock is known as
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Which type of techniques are used primarily by organic farmers?
Which type of techniques are used primarily by organic farmers?
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Which type of techniques are used by massed produced farmers and companies?
Which type of techniques are used by massed produced farmers and companies?
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Which of the following are prohibited in organic farming?
Which of the following are prohibited in organic farming?
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If a label carries a USDA Organic seal how much of the product must be certified organic?
If a label carries a USDA Organic seal how much of the product must be certified organic?
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Which of the following is an organic farming practice that helps maintain soil health?
Which of the following is an organic farming practice that helps maintain soil health?
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Organic livestock must be raised on certified organic land.
Organic livestock must be raised on certified organic land.
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What is the main organic agriculture practice that helps to reducing climate change?
What is the main organic agriculture practice that helps to reducing climate change?
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Organic farming involves planting and using GMO crops for sale/harvest.
Organic farming involves planting and using GMO crops for sale/harvest.
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Organic is always non-GMO.
Organic is always non-GMO.