In which of these European regions is the use of pesticides and fertilisers highest in agriculture?
a. European Union countries
b. Central European countries c. Baltic countries d. South Eastern European countries
The heavy use of fertilisers can cause eutrophication in surface water. True or false?
a. True
b. False
What does the acronym "GMO" stand for?
a. Government Manure Office
b. Genetically Modified Organism
c. Green Manufacturing Organisation d. Garden Modification Opportunity
Organic farming has been proposed as a remedy to many of the environmental problems of intensive farming. What is the main economic drawback?
a. The food is not as tasty as intensively reared produce.
b. The yields of produce are much lower.
c. Organic food is more expensive. d. It is very difficult to find in the shops.
Following the Second World War, almost all European countries subsidised agriculture, resulting in various environmental pressures, such as groundwater pollution and the loss of plant and animal habitats. True or false?
a. True
b. False
The removal of vegetation cover:
a. Decreases surface runoff b. Counteracts eutrophication
c. Leads to soil erosion
d. All of the above
Converting land for agricultural purposes:
a. Can lead to degradation if the activity is not suited to the site b. Changes the landscape c. Damages plant and animal habitats
d. All of the above
Intensive cropping:
a. Increases the content of organic matter in soil
b. Causes soil erosion
c. Decreases run-off d. All of the above
Pesticides:
a. Destroy habitats
b. Protect the food sources of non-target species c. Protect other non-target organisms from extinction d. All of the above
Drainage:
a. Causes chemical changes in the soil b. Threatens wetlands and the botanical composition of grasslands c. Causes oxidation in organic soils, which reduces its organic content, encourages acidification and changes the soil structure
d. All of the above
Sustainable agriculture means:
a. Applying more intensive farming methods b. Increasing pesticides and fertiliser use
c. Lowering the number of cattle per hectare
d. None of the above
Consumers can encourage environmentally friendly agriculture by:
a. Consuming battery-raised chickens
b. Preferring unprocessed rather than graded fruits and vegetables
c. Looking for spotless fruits and vegetables d. Avoiding organic products
