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