Food production and storage - SS2 Biology Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following factors refers to the physical and chemical properties of soil that influence food production?
Climatic factors
Geographical factors
Edaphic factors
Which factor relates to the prevailing weather conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and sunlight, that affect food production?
Climatic factors
Biotic factors
Edaphic factors
What term describes the living organisms such as plants, animals, and microorganisms that interact with food production systems?
Climatic factors
Biotic factors
Genetic factors
Which of the following refers to the biological, physical, and chemical characteristics of the soil that impact food production?
Climatic factors
Biotic factors
Edaphic factors
What factor encompasses the influence of topography, elevation, and water bodies on food production systems?
Climatic factors
Geographical factors
Edaphic factors
Which food preservation method involves removing moisture from food?
Canning
Freezing
Drying/Dehydration
What is a common consequence of food wastage?
Increased food security
Reduced environmental impact
Economic losses
Which of the following factors can contribute to soil nutrient loss?
Excessive rainfall and erosion
Poor soil management practices
All the above
Which method is commonly used to replenish soil nutrients naturally?
Crop rotation
Synthetic fertilizers
Heavy irrigation
What is the potential environmental impact of excessive nutrient runoff from agricultural fields?
Eutrophication of water bodies
Depletion of ozone layer
Desertification of land