6. Agriculture and Rural Land-Use Patterns and Processes
How Farming Practices Affect The Environment And Society — Quiz
Test your understanding of how farming practices affect the environment and society with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which farming practice is most closely linked to clearing large areas of forest for fields and can increase soil erosion and habitat loss?
Question 2
What is one common environmental effect of overgrazing?
Question 3
Why can the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides affect nearby water sources?
Question 4
What is a major social effect of mechanization in agriculture?
Question 5
Which practice is designed to reduce soil loss on steep slopes by creating flat steps on hillsides?