Automation in Agriculture - JSS3 Basic technology Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What is one application of automation in agriculture?
A
Baking bread
B
Precision farming
C
Sewing clothes
D
Painting walls
2
What technology is used in precision farming to optimise crop management?
A
Robots for cleaning
B
GPS and sensors
C
Virtual reality headsets
D
Musical instruments
3
What benefit does automation bring to agriculture?
A
Increased labour costs
B
Reduced productivity
C
Optimal resource use
D
Less crop yield
4
What is a challenge associated with automation in agriculture?
A
Lower initial cost of technology adoption
B
Increased job opportunities
C
Potential job displacement
D
Decreased need for skilled personnel
5
Which of the following is an example of automated machinery used in agriculture?
A
A manual plough
B
A robotic harvester
C
A hand-held watering can
D
A traditional scarecrow
6
What role do drones play in agriculture automation?
A
Delivering pizzas
B
Aerial monitoring and crop scouting
C
Entertaining children
D
Transporting livestock
7
What is the primary purpose of precision agriculture tools like soil sensors?
A
Playing music
B
Monitoring soil conditions
C
Watching movies
D
Reading books
8
What do automated irrigation systems help farmers to do?
A
Save water and increase water waste
B
Increase water use and reduce water efficiency
C
Optimise water usage and reduce water wastage
D
Utilise water more effectively and increase water wastage
9
What is a potential benefit of using automated machinery in agriculture?
A
Reduced efficiency
B
Increased labour costs
C
Higher productivity
D
Decreased crop yields
10
Which term refers to using sensors and GPS technology to apply precise amounts of inputs on crops?
A
General farming
B
Precision farming
C
Traditional farming
D
Random farming
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