AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 5.15 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 5.15 of AP Environmental Science – Sustainable Agriculture.
Questions List
Topic 5.15
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: STB-1.E
What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?
What You’re Being Tested On:
Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® Environmental Science Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.
Topic 5.15: Sustainable Agriculture
Learning Objective: STB-1.E
Describe sustainable agricultural and food production practices.
Essential Knowledge: STB-1.E.1
The goal of soil conservation is to prevent soil erosion. Different methods of soil conservation include contour plowing, windbreaks, perennial crops, terracing, no-till agriculture, and strip cropping.
Essential Knowledge: STB-1.E.2
Strategies to improve soil fertility include crop rotation and the addition of green manure and limestone.
Essential Knowledge: STB-1.E.3
Rotational grazing is the regular rotation of livestock between different pastures in order to avoid overgrazing in a particular area.
