Grade 7 Agriculture โ€“ Agroforestry Quiz

1. What is agroforestry?

The act of cutting down trees and using them for domestic purposes.
The planting of forests.
The crime of burning trees down.
The growing of both trees and agricultural / horticultural crops on the same piece of land.
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2. Why is Agroforestry not used as much as it should be?

It is quite expensive
Farmers don't have clear farm rights so can't invest in planting trees.
Trees can live in all places.
A very small amount of people know about it.
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3. What is Agroforestry the solution for?

Cave and rock formation
No shade
Burning of trees
Agriculture
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4. Agroforestry is ancient, by how long ago?

The Egyptian times.
Different formats of it can be traced back from thousands of years ago.
Queen Victoria's gardeners used the method back in the 1870s.
It started in 1910.
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5. The trees can...

Stronger than other usual trees.
Stop itself from changing through seasons due to weather change.
Regenerate itself over a short amount of time.
Help other plants, retain more moisture in soil and jungle wildlife can manage pests.
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6. The intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to create environmental, economic, and social benefits is known as:

Landscaping
Agroforesty
Permaculture
Forestry
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7. The four "I's" of agroforestry are Intentional, interactive, integrated, and:

Intensive
Impatient
Introduction
International
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8. Practicing agroforestry results in:

Decreased wealth in rural counties
Less habitat for wildlife
Reduction in soil health
Sustainable farms, ranches and ecosystems
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9. Agroforestry fosters productivity, profitability, and...........

Pragmatism
Potential
Environmental stewardship
Power
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10. Combining trees with livestock and their forages on one piece of land is known as..........

Silvopasture
Animal science
Silvofarming
Agronomy
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11. Agroforestry farming systems include silvopasture, alley cropping, wind breaking, and........

Farm run off
Forest fires
Forest farming
Windmills
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12. Forest farming includes growing medicinal plants, mushrooms and ferns. One highly valued forest farm crop grown in North Carolina is..........

Ginseng
Ginkgo
Poison ivy
Echinacea
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13. Planting crops between rows of trees to provide income while the trees mature is known as............

Silvopasture
Silviculture
A riparian buffer
Alley cropping
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14. The key concept of agroforestry and the future of the agroforestry industry is putting the right tree in the right place........

At the right time
For right now
To increase the amount of trees harvested
For the right purpose
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15. When Kelly combines managing trees with livestock and forages on one piece of land, she is practicing...........

Agronomy
Silvopasture
Silviculture
Animal husbandry
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16. Antoine's agroforestry farming systems includes planting an area near his pond that will absorb and filter runoff from his horticultural cultivation areas. This is known as.........

A riparian buffer
Silvifarming
Alley cropping
Silvopasture
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17. A land issue addressed in an agroforestry plan is.........

Real estate plans
Land leases for hunting and fishing
Impact of farm income
Farm subsidies
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18. Zach's grandmother has a forested lot where she wants to create an agroforestry plan. Zach most likely advises her to..........

Think about selling the land for a grocery store
Consider how much of the scrub or brush to remove
Talk to a real estate agent
Consider clear cutting the entire track
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19. A school has been willed ten acres of forested land to manage for an agriculture class. The school should first............

Consider building a barn
Create an agroforestry plan
Use the property for a future bus parking lot
Use the land for a football stadium
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20. Beverly's agroforestry plan includes the owner's objectives. This plan most likely........

Establishes property lines for future subdivision
Establishes woodlots for recreational purposes
Establishes property lines for tax purposes
Establishes woodlots for income purposes
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21. Barb's agroforestry plan outlines the characteristics of her forest, including.......

Description of landforms
Description of land loan or lease
Description of neighboring town
Description of current weather
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22. Shelby takes note of the various parts of her family's land in her agroforestry plan, including sites for recreational use, timber management, silvopasture, and wildlife. These are known as a LUC. A LUC is..........

A measurement of trees in forests
A measurement of ecosystems
Living use contract
Land use capacity unit
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23. What will Mark need to complete for every LUC in his agroforestry plan?

Visit the site everyday
Create an interactive map
Determine carrying capacities of the land
Provide a water source there
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24. When creating an agroforestry plan, it is essential for Lucy to...........

Create a chart of the known wildlife
Create a map of the neighboring town
Tally the number of deer on the property
Create a map of the unique areas within the property
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25. Elvin's map that he created of his agroforestry plan includes the areas that are currently covered in trees in relation to.............

Water supply, fences, and access tracks
Water supply
Water supply and access tracks
Fencing
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26. Jamie is considering an inexpensive and relatively quick growing tree that can provide future income in his agroforestry plan is most likely..........

Magnolia trees
Pine trees
Ginseng
Oak trees
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27. Laura must consider all of the costs associated with her agroforestry plan. These costs would most likely include..........

Cost of classes at the university to learn about agoforestry
The cost of the car for the landowner
Equipment used to manage land
Articles of clothing needed to tend to land
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28. Before putting Tony's agroforestry plan into action, he should consider...........

Talking to his friends
Getting advice from a sustainable farmer
Researching chain saws
Talking to a forester and an agricultural expert or Cooperative Extension Agent
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29. The first step that Jasmine must consider in her agroforestry plan is........

How much money can we spend?
What is the objective of the site?
When can I sell the land?
How much money do I hope to gain?
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30. The step that most likely is the foundation of an agroforestry plan is.....

Determining the objectives
Determining what wildlife is on site
Determining the costs
Determining the soil profile
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31. Casey's agroforestry plan should benefit wildlife, the environment, and.........

Local farmers
The people
North Carolinaโ€™s revenue department
Children
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32. Tim read that it is possible to reduce the understory or brush from a forest by...

Using prescribed fires
Applying only herbicides
Solarizing all weeds
Starting a wild fire
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33. Joseph's agroforestry management plan included removing all of the trees . The most sustainable method of this removal would be.......

Clear cut the trees and then pave the space
Only clear cut the trees
Burning the trees
Clear cut the trees and then replant
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34. Rick needs to include a riparian buffer on his agroforestry plan. He can do this by.....

Ripping plants from his buffer
Planting grasses in his prairie
Establishing grasses along the streams
Putting goats in his pasture
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35. Maureen's agroforestry management plan included removing all of the mature trees. The most sustainable method of this removal would be..........

Goats eating the trees
Clear cutting
Application of an herbicide
Prescribed burn
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36. Jaclyn will use silvopasture for her horses. This partnership will most likely......

Provide a watering hole
Provide food and shade for the horses
Provide a place to store tack for the horses
Provide a place for camping overnight
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37. What is the primary goal of agroforestry in conserving the agricultural environment?

Reducing biodiversity
Increasing erosion
Improving soil fertility
Enhancing water conservation
Explanation:

The primary goal of agroforestry in conserving the agricultural environment is enhancing water conservation through the planting of trees and shrubs alongside crops to reduce soil erosion and improve water retention.

38. Which of the following is a benefit of using agroforestry practices in farming?

Reduced land degradation
Increased carbon emissions
Decreased soil fertility
Higher dependency on chemical fertilizers
Explanation:

Using agroforestry practices in farming helps in reducing land degradation by protecting the soil from erosion and promoting biodiversity.

39. How can agroforestry contribute to climate change mitigation?

Destroying natural habitats
Promoting carbon sequestration
Increasing greenhouse gas emissions
Depleting the ozone layer
Explanation:

Agroforestry can contribute to climate change mitigation by promoting carbon sequestration, where trees store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis.

40. What role do trees play in agroforestry systems?

Increase soil erosion
Deplete nutrients in the soil
Provide shade and windbreaks
Reduce biodiversity
Explanation:

Trees in agroforestry systems provide shade for crops, help in windbreaks, and contribute to improving microclimatic conditions for better agricultural productivity.

41. How does agroforestry impact wildlife in the agricultural environment?

Promote biodiversity
Decrease wildlife habitat
Increase pollutants in the ecosystem
Reduce species diversity
Explanation:

Agroforestry practices promote biodiversity by providing habitat and food sources for various wildlife species, contributing to overall ecosystem health and balance.

42. Which of the following is a sustainable farming practice associated with agroforestry?

Heavy use of chemical pesticides
Monocropping
Intercropping with trees
Continuous tilling of the soil
Explanation:

Intercropping with trees in agroforestry is a sustainable farming practice that helps in diversifying crops, improving soil health, and enhancing ecosystem resilience.

43. What is the impact of agroforestry on water conservation in agriculture?

Increased water evaporation
Decreased water infiltration
Decreased groundwater recharge
Improved water retention
Explanation:

Agroforestry practices improve water retention in the soil by reducing surface runoff, thus enhancing water availability for crops and reducing the risk of water scarcity in agriculture.

44. How does agroforestry contribute to food security in farming communities?

Dependence on external inputs
Decreasing crop diversity
Increasing resistance to pests and diseases
Promoting soil degradation
Explanation:

Agroforestry contributes to food security by increasing resistance to pests and diseases through the diversification of crops and the natural pest control provided by trees and shrubs in the agroecosystem.

45. Which of the following is a key principle of agroforestry in conserving the agricultural environment?

Minimizing biodiversity
Enhancing ecological diversity
Maximizing chemical inputs
Promoting mono-cropping
Explanation:

A key principle of agroforestry is enhancing ecological diversity through the integration of trees and crops, which leads to a more resilient and productive agricultural ecosystem.

46. What is the long-term benefit of incorporating agroforestry into agricultural practices?

Decreased soil fertility
Increased water pollution
Improved soil structure and fertility
Enhanced soil erosion
Explanation:

Incorporating agroforestry into agricultural practices leads to improved soil structure and fertility over the long term, as trees contribute organic matter to the soil and help in nutrient cycling.