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CHAPTER 3
AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
QUIZ (out of 40)
Duration: one hour
1- Explain the two types of weathering. (4)
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2- Write three differences between sand and clay. (6)
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3- Why is it important to keep pH of the soil at optimum levels? (2)

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4- Give three reasons why organic matter is important to the soil (3)
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5- What is the difference between subsistence farming and arable farming?(2)
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6- Explain two ways of sustainable irrigation methods.(4)

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7- How can weeds be controlled without chemicals. (3)

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8- Give two advantages of GMOs. (4)

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9- Using hydroponics is the best technique to grow crops. Do you agree? (6)
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10- Explain three ways to prevent soil erosion. (3)
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11- What is ‘eutrophication’?(3)

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