Good agricultural practices and waste management

Question 1 of 9

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) aim to produce food that is

A. safe, of good quality and produced sustainably B. cheap at any cost C. grown with as many chemicals as possible D. never inspected

Question 2 of 9

Farm waste such as animal manure can be turned into

A. compost or biogas B. plastic C. metal D. glass

Question 3 of 9

A biogas digester produces methane mainly by

A. anaerobic digestion of organic waste B. burning waste C. aerobic composting D. drying manure

Question 4 of 9

Turning crop residues and manure into rich organic manure by decay is

A. composting B. burning C. leaching D. liming

Question 5 of 9

Animal dung and crop waste can be digested without air to produce

A. biogas (mainly methane) B. petrol C. oxygen D. cement

Question 6 of 9

Composting crop residues helps to

A. return nutrients to the soil B. pollute air C. attract pests D. burn fields

Question 7 of 9

Protective clothing is worn when spraying pesticides to

A. avoid poisoning B. look smart C. keep warm D. attract insects

Question 8 of 9

Observing the pre-harvest interval after spraying ensures

A. chemical residues are safe at harvest B. faster harvest C. more pests D. bigger fruits

Question 9 of 9

Empty pesticide containers should be

A. disposed of safely and never reused for food or water B. used to store water C. used for cooking D. thrown into rivers

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