Biotic factors affecting agricultural production - SS2 Agriculture Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What are biotic factors in agriculture?
Non-living elements
Living organisms
Weather conditions
Soil nutrients
Which biotic factor in agriculture can be both beneficial and harmful?
Parasites
Soil microorganisms
Predators
Disease organisms
What do soil microorganisms primarily include?
Small rocks
Invasive plants
Bacteria and fungi
Earthworms
Which of the following is NOT considered a biotic factor in agriculture?
Weeds
Pests
Fertilizers
Parasites
What is the main impact of pests on agricultural production?
Improved crop quality
Increased crop yield
Reduced crop yield and quality
Enhanced soil fertility
Which biotic factor can cause diseases in plants?
Predators
Parasites
Soil microorganisms
Pests
What is the primary role of beneficial predators in agriculture?
To harm crops
To damage soil
To control pest populations
To increase disease spread
To increase disease spread
Predators
Parasites
Soil microorganisms
Pests
Which biotic factor refers to organisms living on or within another organism, often causing harm?
Predators
Pests
Parasites
Disease organisms
What is the primary goal of crop rotation in managing biotic factors?
To increase soil microorganisms
To promote weeds
To control pests and diseases
To deplete soil nutrients