5.11 Challenges of Contemporary Agriculture

• Extreme weather events caused by climate change disrupt crop yields and farming operations.

  True
• Excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers leads to chemical pollution.
• Agriculture uses a large amount of freshwater, leading to water shortages, especially in arid regions.
• Match the agricultural challenge with its primary cause:

  Land Degradation ↔️ Over-cultivation

  Water Scarcity ↔️ High water usage

  Climate Change ↔️ Changing weather patterns

  Chemical Pollution ↔️ Excessive pesticide use
• Water scarcity in arid regions can disrupt crop growth and farming operations.

  True
• Chemical pollution from pesticides and fertilizers affects biodiversity and human health.
• Arrange the following environmental challenges in contemporary agriculture from most to least urgent in terms of environmental impact:

  1️⃣ Chemical Pollution

  2️⃣ Land Degradation

  3️⃣ Water Scarcity
• Water scarcity is a significant issue in arid regions due to agriculture's high water consumption.

  True
• Barriers like tariffs and quotas distort global agricultural trade.
• Excessive pesticide use contaminates soil and water, affecting biodiversity and human health.


  True
• Chemical pollution from excessive pesticide use affects biodiversity and human health.
• Rising fuel costs are a factor contributing to the economic challenges of contemporary agriculture.

  True
• Rural-to-urban migration can lead to labor shortages
• What is the primary goal of sustainable agricultural practices?

  Long-term sustainability
• Precision agriculture uses GPS and sensors to optimize inputs like water and fertilizers.


  True
• What does integrated pest management combine to control pests?

  Biological, cultural, mechanical, chemical controls
• Technology and innovation can help develop more sustainable and resilient farming practices.


  True
• Land degradation reduces soil fertility
• Over-cultivation and unsustainable farming practices can degrade soil, reducing its fertility and ability to support crops.
• Changing weather patterns and extreme weather events from climate change disrupt crop yields.


  True
• What happens to a significant portion of agricultural produce along the supply chain?

  It is wasted
• Market volatility in agriculture makes it difficult for farmers to plan and budget due to fluctuating prices.
• What is a major consequence of rural-to-urban migration in agriculture?

  Labor shortages
• Order the following sustainable agricultural practices based on their primary focus:

  1️⃣ Regenerative Farming

  2️⃣ Precision Agriculture

  3️⃣ Agroforestry

  4️⃣ Integrated Pest Management

  5️⃣ Water-Efficient Irrigation
• Which irrigation technique is most water-efficient?

  Drip irrigation
• Agroforestry improves soil quality and biodiversity by integrating crops and livestock with trees and shrubs
• What is the primary goal of water-efficient irrigation?

  Optimize water use
• Match each sustainable agricultural practice with its key benefit:

  Regenerative Farming ↔️ Restores soil health

  Precision Agriculture ↔️ Reduces resource use

  Agroforestry ↔️ Improves biodiversity

  Water-Efficient Irrigation ↔️ Addresses water scarcity
• Precision agriculture can help reduce chemical pollution by optimizing pesticide use.


  True
• Which farming practice is known for improving resilience to climate change?

  Agroforestry
• Technological advancements in agriculture can help overcome environmental and economic challenges.

  True
• Subsidies and incentives encourage farmers to adopt sustainable practices.
• Land degradation reduces soil fertility, which in turn hinders crop growth.


  True
• Extreme weather events caused by climate change can reduce agricultural output.

  True
• Land degradation from unsustainable farming reduces soil fertility.
• Excessive use of pesticides can have long-term consequences for the environment.
• Land degradation reduces soil fertility, which hinders crop growth and reduces agricultural sustainability.


  True
• Food waste along the supply chain reduces overall food availability.
• Trade barriers like tariffs can distort global agricultural trade
• What is one factor that can cause market volatility in agricultural commodities?

  Weather