Crop rotation is a method of soil conservation because _______.a.the land produces more than one type of cropb.it requires plowing and tilling that reduces soil compactionc.it does not use the same parcel of land in sequential seasonsd.it avoids the depletion of soil nutrients
The high productivity of American agriculture is exemplified by _______.a.low crop yields per farm workerb.high crop yields per farm workerc.the small cultivated area per inhabitantd.the small cultivated area per farmer
Field patterns are the same in all parts of the world.
Which of the following are some reasons for the variations in agricultural practices around the world?a.topographyb.traditionc.amount of rainfalld.all of the above
The same agricultural practices are used in every country of the world.
Which of the following is not true concerning tropical plantations? a.They are generally found in humid, tropical climates.b.Wheat and corn are common products of tropical plantations.c.Most crops from tropical plantations are exported.d.Cocoa, coffee and tea are common products of tropical plantations.
Contour farming is a method for plowing across the slope of steep hills.
Which of the following is the most damaging method of soil remediation?a.soil excavation and disposalb.soil aerationc.heating and vapor extractiond.microbial digestion
Why is Dutch agriculture critically dependent upon technology?a.It produces almost 50% of the world supply of cut flowers and indoor plants.b.It relies almost exclusively on genetically engineered crops.c.Dutch agriculture is characterized by plant production in greenhouses.d.Dutch fruit and vegetable production contributes to the global food supply.
The shrubs and trees in windbreaks protect soil from erosion by rain water.
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