15 questions
Study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
Which of the following does not belong to the group under the realm of ecology?
Organism
Organ
Population
Communities
A subdiscipline in ecology that studies interactions among the population of all species diving in an area at a particular time.
Population Ecology
Community Ecology
Ecosystem Ecology
Genetic Ecology
Which among the following is a science allied to ecology that studies ecological effects of human activities on the environment?
Natural History
Environmental Science
Wildlife Management
Fisheries Biology
Identify two of the most important challenges which constrain agricultural transformation in the country.
Limited Diversification and Low Productivity
Mechanization and Inadequate Postharvest Activities
Inadequate Irrigation and Lacks Support for Research and Development (R&D)
Weak Extension Service and Ageing Farmers and Fisherfolks
Natural resource degradation is likewise an important challenge, deforestation leading to the following except for
Loss in Biodiversity
Soil Erosion
Flood and Water Quality
Access to Indigenous Planting Materials
It is an evolving approach to agricultural innovations and farming practices that help farmers increase efficiency and reduce the number of natural resources like water, land, and energy necessary to meet the world’s food, fuel, and fiber needs.
Choose if the statement is True or False, "More people the world over eat more and better because of modern agriculture."
True
False
Choose if the statement is true or false, "Increased production continues to enable steadily improving diets, reflecting the increased availability of all foods, dietary diversity and access to high-protein food products."
True
False
Which of the following is consistent with statement "Modern agriculture brings enormous economic and social benefits to consumers".
The need to expand the land area, and thereby reduced pressure to cultivate fragile lands and forested areas.
Improved quality of life and living standards as food costs decline.
Pressure on grassland, forestland and cropland thus increasing wildlife habitat.
Choose if the statement is true or false, "agriculture, like other sectors, has become much less productive as machines and computers have eliminated the most laborious (and, dangerous) parts of the job."
True
False
The impact of modern agriculture on the environment shows that one of the reasons for low productivity just because of the improper management of farm drainage.
Soil Erosion
Contamination of Groundwater
Waterlogging and Salinity
Eutrophication
Cite whether the statement is true or false, "Modern agriculture decreases global political stability by making more food available, improving its quality and making it accessible to more people."
True
False
Fill in the blank, "Many are non-biodegradable, which also linked to the food chains which are harmful to the human being.
This is also an important challenge as its adverse impacts such as increased flooding incidence, drought, soil degradation, water shortages, and increased pests and diseases constantly threaten agricultural output and productivity the Philippines is third among the 173 countries in the world in terms of the disaster risk index.