module33REVIEW

383

Alternatives to modern, industrial agriculture feature a number of characteristics that tend to emulate natural processes. Intercropping of different plants is similar to multi-species associations of plants that exist in nature. Crop rotation is a practice that simulates the natural shifts in species that occur. Integrated pest management uses a variety of techniques to control pests with a minimum of pesticide use. Organic agriculture is the production of crops without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.

Module 33 AP® Review Questions

Question 1

1. Which of the agricultural methods is most similar to intercropping?

  1. Contour plowing

  2. Agroforestry

  3. No-till agriculture

  4. Integrated pest management

  5. Nomadic grazing

Question 2

2. Which agricultural method is used to prevent erosion?

  1. Intercropping

  2. Integrated pest management

  3. Contour plowing

  4. CAFOs

  5. Annual plants

Question 3

3. Which is NOT a principle of organic farming?

  1. Avoiding synthetic fertilizers

  2. Keeping as much organic matter as possible on the farm

  3. Increasing soil mass and biological activity

  4. Avoiding the use of fossil fuels

  5. Working with natural systems

Question 4

4. Which is a part of integrated pest management?

  1. No-till

  2. Increased application of pesticides

  3. Contour plowing

  4. Desertification

  5. Crop rotation

Question 5

5. Individual transferable quotas

  1. are used in organic pest management.

  2. are a part of sustainable fishing.

  3. are an alternative method used for CAFOs.

  4. are used to increase yields in communal farms.

  5. are used in aquaculture.