Cambridge IGCSE · Environmental Management (0680)

Sustainable agriculture: Practice Questions

2 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Sustainable agriculture.

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Question 1

1 mark

In semi-arid regions, which strategy for sustainable agriculture specifically aims to reduce water waste while also preventing the build-up of salts (salinisation) in the topsoil?

Question 2

1 mark

How does managed grazing (livestock rotation) contribute to sustainable agriculture compared to continuous grazing?

Question 3

6 marks

How does the integration of pest resistant varieties of crops support the goals of sustainable agriculture regarding local biodiversity?

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Question 4

5 marks

Evaluate why trickle drip irrigation is considered a more sustainable agricultural practice than flood irrigation in arid environments.

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Question 5

4 marks

Sustainable agriculture aims to maintain soil health while ensuring food security.
(a) Describe the practice of crop rotation.
(b) Explain two environmental benefits of using organic fertilisers (such as manure) instead of synthetic chemical fertilisers.

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Question 6

7 marks

Modern sustainable farming often utilizes advanced technology and biological methods.
(a) Explain how the use of pest-resistant varieties of crops can improve the sustainability of a farm.
(b) Describe the mechanism of trickle drip irrigation and explain why it is a more sustainable choice for water conservation than overhead sprinklers.

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