5.11 Challenges of Contemporary Agriculture

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    • Extreme weather events caused by climate change disrupt crop yields and farming operations.
      True
    • Excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers leads to chemical pollution.
    • Agriculture uses a large amount of freshwater, leading to water shortages, especially in arid regions.
    • Match the agricultural challenge with its primary cause:
      Land Degradation ↔️ Over-cultivation
      Water Scarcity ↔️ High water usage
      Climate Change ↔️ Changing weather patterns
      Chemical Pollution ↔️ Excessive pesticide use
    • Water scarcity in arid regions can disrupt crop growth and farming operations.
      True
    • Chemical pollution from pesticides and fertilizers affects biodiversity and human health.
    • Arrange the following environmental challenges in contemporary agriculture from most to least urgent in terms of environmental impact:
      1️⃣ Chemical Pollution
      2️⃣ Land Degradation
      3️⃣ Water Scarcity
    • Water scarcity is a significant issue in arid regions due to agriculture's high water consumption.
      True
    • Barriers like tariffs and quotas distort global agricultural trade.
    • Excessive pesticide use contaminates soil and water, affecting biodiversity and human health.

      True
    • Chemical pollution from excessive pesticide use affects biodiversity and human health.
    • Rising fuel costs are a factor contributing to the economic challenges of contemporary agriculture.
      True
    • Rural-to-urban migration can lead to labor shortages
    • What is the primary goal of sustainable agricultural practices?
      Long-term sustainability
    • Precision agriculture uses GPS and sensors to optimize inputs like water and fertilizers.

      True
    • What does integrated pest management combine to control pests?
      Biological, cultural, mechanical, chemical controls
    • Technology and innovation can help develop more sustainable and resilient farming practices.

      True
    • Land degradation reduces soil fertility
    • Over-cultivation and unsustainable farming practices can degrade soil, reducing its fertility and ability to support crops.
    • Changing weather patterns and extreme weather events from climate change disrupt crop yields.

      True
    • What happens to a significant portion of agricultural produce along the supply chain?
      It is wasted
    • Market volatility in agriculture makes it difficult for farmers to plan and budget due to fluctuating prices.
    • What is a major consequence of rural-to-urban migration in agriculture?
      Labor shortages
    • Order the following sustainable agricultural practices based on their primary focus:
      1️⃣ Regenerative Farming
      2️⃣ Precision Agriculture
      3️⃣ Agroforestry
      4️⃣ Integrated Pest Management
      5️⃣ Water-Efficient Irrigation
    • Which irrigation technique is most water-efficient?
      Drip irrigation
    • Agroforestry improves soil quality and biodiversity by integrating crops and livestock with trees and shrubs
    • What is the primary goal of water-efficient irrigation?
      Optimize water use
    • Match each sustainable agricultural practice with its key benefit:
      Regenerative Farming ↔️ Restores soil health
      Precision Agriculture ↔️ Reduces resource use
      Agroforestry ↔️ Improves biodiversity
      Water-Efficient Irrigation ↔️ Addresses water scarcity
    • Precision agriculture can help reduce chemical pollution by optimizing pesticide use.

      True
    • Which farming practice is known for improving resilience to climate change?
      Agroforestry
    • Technological advancements in agriculture can help overcome environmental and economic challenges.
      True
    • Subsidies and incentives encourage farmers to adopt sustainable practices.
    • Land degradation reduces soil fertility, which in turn hinders crop growth.

      True
    • Extreme weather events caused by climate change can reduce agricultural output.
      True
    • Land degradation from unsustainable farming reduces soil fertility.
    • Excessive use of pesticides can have long-term consequences for the environment.
    • Land degradation reduces soil fertility, which hinders crop growth and reduces agricultural sustainability.

      True
    • Food waste along the supply chain reduces overall food availability.
    • Trade barriers like tariffs can distort global agricultural trade
    • What is one factor that can cause market volatility in agricultural commodities?
      Weather