Which of the following is considered a macronutrient for plants?
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Potassium
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Iron
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Copper
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Zinc
What is the purpose of crop rotation?
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increase population pests
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improve soil fertility
and manage pests
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increase soil erosion
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use same nutrients after year
Which type of soil retains the most water?
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Sandy soil
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Loamy soil
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Clay soil
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Silty soil
What is the process of cultivating crops and raising livestock together on the same farm?
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Agroforestry
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Monoculture
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Polyculture
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Integrated farming
What is the term for a plant that completes its life cycle in a single growing season?
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Perennial
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Herbaceous
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Biennial
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Annual
Which of these is a common method for controlling weeds without using chemical herbicides?
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Mulching
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Aerial spraying
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Tillage
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Fertilizing
What is the main benefit of using a
greenhouse for farming?
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Growing environment
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Increased water usage
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Lower crop yields
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Severe weather
What is the primary purpose of adding compost to the soil?
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Compact soil
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Inorganic fertilizers
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Improve soil and fertility
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Increase soil
What is the difference between
conventional and organic farming?
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More tillage
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No difference
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Synthetic pesticides
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Synthetic ones
What is the process by which a plant's leaves release water vapor into the atmosphere?
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Osmosis
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Respiration
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Photosynthesis
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Transpiration
