Factors affecting land availability for agricultural purposes - SS1 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is one of the primary alternative uses of land that can reduce its availability for agriculture?
Mining
Crop rotation
Soil improvement
Organic farming
Which factor can make land unsuitable for farming due to excessive water accumulation?
Soil type
Topography
Drainage issues
Climate
What type of soil is generally considered ideal for agriculture?
Sandy soil
Loamy soil
Rocky soil
Clay soil
Urbanization and industrialization often lead to the conversion of agricultural land into what?
Farmland
Greenhouses
Cities and industries
National parks
Which agricultural practice can improve land quality over time?
Overgrazing
Crop rotation
Soil erosion
Pesticide use
What can steep slopes and high elevations do to land's suitability for agriculture?
Improve drainage
Enhance fertility
Enhance fertility
Promote crop growth
What is a common consequence of converting agricultural land into highways and infrastructure?
Improved soil quality
Increased crop yields
Reduced land availability
Expansion of farmland
Which factor can limit the types of crops that can be grown in a region?
Soil type
Topography
Drainage
Crop rotation
What is the term for the process of reclaiming previously unsuitable land for agriculture?
Irrigation
Land conservation
Land reclamation
Mining
Sustainable land management practices can help improve land quality and extend its usability. True or False?