Environmental Conservation - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the primary goal of environmental conservation?
To maximize resource extraction
To preserve and protect the environment
To exploit natural resources for economic gain
To increase pollution for industrial growth
Afforestation involves:
Cutting down existing trees
Planting trees on deforested lands
Pruning and trimming trees
Harvesting timber from old forests
Re-afforestation is the process of:
Clearing forests for urban development
Replanting trees in deforested or degraded areas
Creating artificial forests in urban areas
Harvesting trees for commercial purposes
Cover cropping in agriculture is primarily used for:
Maximizing crop yield
Minimizing soil erosion
Reducing water consumption
Controlling pest populations
Which farming technique involves planting specific crops to cover and protect the soil during non-growing seasons?
Crop rotation
Precision agriculture
Cover cropping
Organic farming
What is the main benefit of leguminous cover crops in agriculture?
Pest control
Improved taste of crops
Nitrogen fixation in the soil
Enhanced soil erosion
Which of the following is NOT an improved farming technique?
Crop rotation
Reduced tillage
Increased pesticide use
Integrated pest management
Precision agriculture uses technology for:
Maximizing resource use
Reducing waste and pollution
Exploiting natural resources
Promoting deforestation
What is the main purpose of integrated pest management in farming?
Maximizing pesticide use
Eliminating all pests
Reducing the use of synthetic pesticides
Promoting pest population growth
What role do trees play in environmental conservation?
Increase pollution levels
Soil degradation
Carbon sequestration
Water contamination