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