TEK and Traditional Agriculture
TEK and Traditional Agriculture Quiz
Questions
What is the primary focus of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in agriculture?
- Maximizing crop yields
- Preserving biodiversity
- Using modern technology
- Increasing profits
TEK often involves which of the following practices in agriculture?
- Crop rotation
- Monoculture farming
- Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
- Clear-cutting forests for agriculture
Traditional agricultural practices often rely on which of the following?
- Indigenous knowledge and local wisdom
- Advanced scientific research
- Government subsidies
- Large-scale machinery
TEK can contribute to which of the following?
- Sustainable agriculture
- Deforestation
- Soil erosion
- Water pollution
Traditional agricultural practices often incorporate which of the following?
- Natural pest control methods
- Genetically modified crops
- Heavy use of pesticides and herbicides
- Large-scale irrigation systems
TEK can help address which of the following challenges in agriculture?
- Climate change adaptation
- Loss of soil fertility
- Water scarcity
- All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a traditional agricultural practice that promotes biodiversity?
- Intercropping
- Monoculture farming
- Clear-cutting forests for agriculture
- Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
TEK can contribute to which of the following aspects of sustainable agriculture?
- Soil conservation
- Water management
- Biodiversity conservation
- All of the above
Traditional agricultural practices often emphasize which of the following?
- Local adaptation and resilience
- Uniformity and standardization
- Large-scale production for export
- Heavy reliance on synthetic inputs
Which of the following is an example of a traditional agricultural practice that promotes soil conservation?
- Contour farming
- Clear-cutting forests for agriculture
- Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
- Monoculture farming
TEK can contribute to which of the following aspects of food security?
- Maintaining crop diversity
- Ensuring access to affordable food
- Reducing food waste
- All of the above
Traditional agricultural practices often rely on which of the following for pest control?
- Natural enemies of pests
- Synthetic pesticides
- Genetically modified crops
- Large-scale fumigation
TEK can contribute to which of the following aspects of sustainable agriculture?
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Improving water quality
- Conserving energy resources
- All of the above
Traditional agricultural practices often incorporate which of the following?
- Crop rotation
- Monoculture farming
- Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
- Clear-cutting forests for agriculture
TEK can contribute to which of the following aspects of sustainable agriculture?
- Maintaining soil fertility
- Enhancing biodiversity
- Reducing water pollution
- All of the above