How Much Do You Know About Agroecology?

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How Much Do You Know About Agroecology? - Quiz

What is agroecology? Do you know about the principles of agroecology? Find out with this quiz and learn a thing or two about agriculture!

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1.

What is agroecology?
- A.
  
  The study of the relation of agricultural crops and the environment
- B.
  
  A political movement
- C.
  
  A strict set of farming practices
- D.
  
  The study of organic farming
Correct Answer
A. The study of the relation of agricultural crops and the environment

Explanation
According to the OCED, agroecology is about creating and maintaining a sustainable relationship between agriculture and the environment to ensure safe, healthy food to eat and a healthy and prosperous environment in which to live.

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2.

Agroecology is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Agroecology can be used as a tool to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals— “a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.”

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3.

What are the elements of agroecology? Check the boxes that apply.
- A.
  
  Precision agriculture
- B.
  
  Crop protection
- C.
  
  Integrated pest management
- D.
  
  Gender equality
- E.
  
  Plant breeding innovation
Correct Answer(s)
A. Precision agriculture
B. Crop protection
C. Integrated pest management
D. Gender equality
E. Plant breeding innovation

Explanation
Because agroecology requires a variety of elements, the conservation of and practices surrounding land, water, production, waste, research, and enabling people and institutions, all fall under the agroecology umbrella.

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4.

Agroecology only applies to organic farming operations.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
According to IAFN, “Agroecology applies to all types of farms and farming systems in all countries.” Because the relational practices of agroecology tie together farming and the environment, those principles can be applied both to organic and non-organic farming operations.

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5.

When was the first International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition?
- A.
  
  1998
- B.
  
  1822
- C.
  
  2014
- D.
  
  2017
Correct Answer
C. 2014

Explanation
The first agroecology symposium was hosted by FAO 4 years ago in Rome. More than 400 people attended and more than 50 experts gave presentations.

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6.

Agroecology is about reducing pesticides applications
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
C. Neither

Explanation
The principles of agroecology can be applied on a large or small scale, and in any geography across the world. They will shift in relation to where they are being applied, but because agroecology applies to all types of farms and farming systems in all countries, all users should see success.

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Agroecology is an ever-changing, science-based approach to sustainability
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Agroecology has guidelines but within them, are a constantly-changing array of solutions, principles, and suggestions all servicing the goal of a sustainable relationship between agricultural crops and the environment.

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How Much Do You Know About Agroecology?

What is agroecology?

Agroecology is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?

What are the elements of agroecology? Check the boxes that apply.

Agroecology only applies to organic farming operations.

When was the first International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition?

Agroecology is about reducing pesticides applications

Agroecology is an ever-changing, science-based approach to sustainability