question Which of the following is a method of soil conservation that involves plowing across the slope of the land to minimize erosion

What is the primary purpose of cover cropping in agriculture?

A. Weed control
B. Soil erosion prevention
C. Enhancing pollination
D. Pest management

What is the term for the practice of rotating livestock through different pastures to optimize forage growth and prevent overgrazing?

A. Feedlot grazing
B. Continuous grazing
C. Intensive grazing
D. Rotational grazing

What is the term for the process of breaking down organic matter into simpler substances by microorganisms?

A. Nitrification
B. Decomposition
C. Ammonification
D. Denitrification

What is the primary purpose of a windrow in agriculture?

A. Weed control
B. Soil erosion prevention
C. Efficient drying of crops or organic materials
D. Enhancing water efficiency

Which type of irrigation system involves flooding the entire field with water, allowing it to soak into the soil?

A. Drip irrigation
B. Flood irrigation
C. Furrow irrigation
D. Sprinkler irrigation

What is the primary purpose of crop rotation in agriculture?

A. Increasing soil fertility
B. Weed control
C. Enhancing water efficiency
D. Pest management

What is the term for the process of turning and mixing organic materials to accelerate the decomposition process?

A. Composting
B. Mulching
C. Tillage
D. Plowing

What is the primary purpose of using green manure in agriculture?

A. Weed control
B. Soil fertility improvement
C. Pest management
D. Water conservation

Which of the following is a warm-season crop?

A. Wheat
B. Barley
C. Rice
D. Cotton

What is the term for the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants?

A. Nitrification
B. Denitrification
C. Nitrogen fixation
D. Ammonification