Climate Change and Agriculture - JSS2 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is climate change?
A short-term fluctuation in weather patterns
Long-term alterations in temperature
Changes in atmospheric pressure over a specific region
Variations in ocean currents and wind patterns
What are key elements associated with climate change?
Soil erosion, deforestation, and water pollution
Greenhouse gas emissions and global warming
Crop rotation, pest management, and irrigation techniques
Agricultural subsidies, market regulations, and trade agreements
How does climate change impact agriculture?
By increasing soil fertility and crop yields
Through the reduction of water scarcity and pests
By altering growing seasons and water availability
Through the promotion of biodiversity and ecosystem stability
What are adaptation strategies for agriculture in response to climate change?
Expansion of water-intensive crops
Adoption of improved irrigation practices
Encouragement of deforestation for agricultural expansion
Promotion of monoculture farming systems
What is the role of government policies in addressing climate change in agriculture?
To increase greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural activities
To implement incentives for unsustainable farming practices
To provide financial support for farmers adopting climate-smart practices
To ignore international agreements aimed at reducing emissions
Which of the following is NOT a key impact of climate change on agriculture?
Changes in growing seasons
Increased water availability
Water scarcity
Increased pests and diseases
What are examples of mitigation strategies for climate change in agriculture?
Expansion of deforestation activities
Promotion of conventional farming methods
Implementation of carbon trading mechanisms
Encouragement of excessive use of chemical fertilisers
Which term describes the gradual increase in Earth's average surface temperature?
Climate variability
Greenhouse gas emissions
Global warming
Soil erosion
What is the purpose of technology transfer in agriculture?
To increase greenhouse gas emissions
To reduce soil erosion
To promote the adoption of innovative farming practices
To accelerate deforestation activities
What do sustainable agricultural development practices aim to achieve?
To maximise short-term profits without regard to environmental impact
To balance economic growth with environmental protection
To intensify land use through monoculture farming
To encourage overuse of chemical pesticides and fertilisers