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Organic Foods
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1. Which of the
following is a characteristic of organic food?:
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| A |
It is processed without using most pesticides; without fertilizers made
with synthetic (man made) ingredients or sewage sludge, genetic
modification or ionizing radiation (a chemical process that alters the
food).
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| B |
Animals that produce organic food are given no antibiotics or growth
hormones.
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| C |
Farmers who produce organic foods emphasize the use of renewable resources
and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality
for future generations.
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D |
It must be inspected by a government approved certifier who verifies that
rules and standards are followed.
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E |
All of the above.
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2. Approximately
how much of the nations topsoil has eroded due to modern
industrialized farming practices?: |
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None |
| B |
5% |
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C |
33% |
| D |
80% |
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E |
98% |
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3.
Which of the following is not a result of
organic agriculture?: |
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A |
Increased human exposure to synthetic (man made) chemical residues |
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Promotion of sustainability and conservation of energy |
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Improvement in soil productivity |
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D |
Reduction in pollution |
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E |
Enhanced biodiversity (the variety of life on our planet)
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4.
Which of the following can help reduce
your exposure to pesticides?: |
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Buy organic foods |
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B |
Grow your own fruits and vegetables |
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Cook your vegetables |
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Thoroughly wash all of your fruits and vegetables |
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E |
All of the above |
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5. When I
go to the supermarket, I tell organically produce foods from
conventionally produced food because the label says: |
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Natural |
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B |
Certified Organic |
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C |
Free Range |
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Hormone Free |
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E |
Any of the above labels indicate that food is organic |
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