Grade 7 Agriculture โ€“ Agroforestry Quiz

1. What is agroforestry?

The act of cutting down trees and using them for domestic purposes.
The crime of burning trees down.
The planting of forests.
The growing of both trees and agricultural / horticultural crops on the same piece of land.
Explanation:

2. Why is Agroforestry not used as much as it should be?

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

No shade
Cave and rock formation
Agriculture
Burning of trees
Explanation:

4. Agroforestry is ancient, by how long ago?

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

5. The trees can...

Regenerate itself over a short amount of time.
Stronger than other usual trees.
Stop itself from changing through seasons due to weather change.
Help other plants, retain more moisture in soil and jungle wildlife can manage pests.
Explanation:

6. The intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to create environmental, economic, and social benefits is known as:

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

Intensive
International
Introduction
Impatient
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8. Practicing agroforestry results in:

Sustainable farms, ranches and ecosystems
Decreased wealth in rural counties
Less habitat for wildlife
Reduction in soil health
Explanation:

9. Agroforestry fosters productivity, profitability, and...........

Power
Potential
Pragmatism
Environmental stewardship
Explanation:

10. Combining trees with livestock and their forages on one piece of land is known as..........

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

Forest farming
Farm run off
Windmills
Forest fires
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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
Echinacea
Poison ivy
Ginkgo
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13. Planting crops between rows of trees to provide income while the trees mature is known as............

Alley cropping
A riparian buffer
Silvopasture
Silviculture
Explanation:

14. The key concept of agroforestry and the future of the agroforestry industry is putting the right tree in the right place........

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

Agronomy
Silviculture
Animal husbandry
Silvopasture
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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.........

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

Land leases for hunting and fishing
Farm subsidies
Impact of farm income
Real estate plans
Explanation:

18. Zach's grandmother has a forested lot where she wants to create an agroforestry plan. Zach most likely advises her to..........

Talk to a real estate agent
Consider how much of the scrub or brush to remove
Think about selling the land for a grocery store
Consider clear cutting the entire track
Explanation:

19. A school has been willed ten acres of forested land to manage for an agriculture class. The school should first............

Use the land for a football stadium
Create an agroforestry plan
Use the property for a future bus parking lot
Consider building a barn
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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 property lines for tax purposes
Establishes woodlots for income purposes
Establishes woodlots for recreational purposes
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21. Barb's agroforestry plan outlines the characteristics of her forest, including.......

Description of land loan or lease
Description of current weather
Description of neighboring town
Description of landforms
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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..........

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

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

Create a chart of the known wildlife
Tally the number of deer on the property
Create a map of the unique areas within the property
Create a map of the neighboring town
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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.............

Fencing
Water supply, fences, and access tracks
Water supply
Water supply and access tracks
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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..........

Ginseng
Pine trees
Magnolia trees
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..........

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

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

How much money can we spend?
When can I sell the land?
What is the objective of the site?
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 what wildlife is on site
Determining the soil profile
Determining the costs
Determining the objectives
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31. Casey's agroforestry plan should benefit wildlife, the environment, and.........

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

Applying only herbicides
Solarizing all weeds
Starting a wild fire
Using prescribed fires
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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 replant
Burning the trees
Only clear cut the trees
Clear cut the trees and then pave the space
Explanation:

34. Rick needs to include a riparian buffer on his agroforestry plan. He can do this by.....

Putting goats in his pasture
Planting grasses in his prairie
Ripping plants from his buffer
Establishing grasses along the streams
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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..........

Prescribed burn
Application of an herbicide
Goats eating the trees
Clear cutting
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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 for camping overnight
Provide a place to store tack for the horses
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37. What is the primary goal of agroforestry in conserving the agricultural environment?

Enhancing water conservation
Reducing biodiversity
Improving soil fertility
Increasing erosion
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?

Increased carbon emissions
Decreased soil fertility
Reduced land degradation
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?

Promoting carbon sequestration
Destroying natural habitats
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?

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

Increase pollutants in the ecosystem
Decrease wildlife habitat
Promote biodiversity
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?

Decreased water infiltration
Increased water evaporation
Improved water retention
Decreased groundwater recharge
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?

Decreasing crop diversity
Dependence on external inputs
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?

Enhancing ecological diversity
Minimizing biodiversity
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?

Improved soil structure and fertility
Enhanced soil erosion
Increased water pollution
Decreased soil fertility
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.