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
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Which factor can make land unsuitable for farming due to excessive water accumulation?
Soil type
Topography
Drainage issues
Climate
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What type of soil is generally considered ideal for agriculture?
Sandy soil
Loamy soil
Rocky soil
Clay soil
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Urbanization and industrialization often lead to the conversion of agricultural land into what?
Farmland
Greenhouses
Cities and industries
National parks
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Which agricultural practice can improve land quality over time?
Overgrazing
Crop rotation
Soil erosion
Pesticide use
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What can steep slopes and high elevations do to land's suitability for agriculture?
Improve drainage
Enhance fertility
Enhance fertility
Promote crop growth
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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
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Which factor can limit the types of crops that can be grown in a region?
Soil type
Topography
Drainage
Crop rotation
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What is the term for the process of reclaiming previously unsuitable land for agriculture?
Irrigation
Land conservation
Land reclamation
Mining
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Sustainable land management practices can help improve land quality and extend its usability. True or False?
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