Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                
Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 40 views

    Panduan Penskoran Sains (BM) PKLSMB

    Uploaded by

    Anonymous hSFsADEFK
    Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution. Organic farmers use natural fertilizers and pest control methods like beneficial insects, crop rotation, and preventative healthcare for animals. Conventional farmers rely on chemical fertilizers and pesticides to promote growth and reduce pests, while giving animals antibiotics and hormones. The document provides tips for buying organic produce, including choosing in-season fruits and vegetables, reading labels, washing produce thoroughly, and being aware that peeling removes nutrients.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Panduan Penskoran Sains (BM) PKLSMB

    Uploaded by

    Anonymous hSFsADEFK
    40 views3 pages
    Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution. Organic farmers use natural fertilizers and pest control methods like beneficial insects, crop rotation, and preventative healthcare for animals. Conventional farmers rely on chemical fertilizers and pesticides to promote growth and reduce pests, while giving animals antibiotics and hormones. The document provides tips for buying organic produce, including choosing in-season fruits and vegetables, reading labels, washing produce thoroughly, and being aware that peeling removes nutrients.

    Original Description:

    farming

    Original Title

    Panduan Penskoran Sains (Bm) Pklsmb

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution. Organic farmers use natural fertilizers and pest control methods like beneficial insects, crop rotation, and preventative healthcare for animals. Conventional farmers rely on chemical fertilizers and pesticides to promote growth and reduce pests, while giving animals antibiotics and hormones. The document provides tips for buying organic produce, including choosing in-season fruits and vegetables, reading labels, washing produce thoroughly, and being aware that peeling removes nutrients.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as doc, pdf, or txt
    40 views3 pages

    Panduan Penskoran Sains (BM) PKLSMB

    Uploaded by

    Anonymous hSFsADEFK
    Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution. Organic farmers use natural fertilizers and pest control methods like beneficial insects, crop rotation, and preventative healthcare for animals. Conventional farmers rely on chemical fertilizers and pesticides to promote growth and reduce pests, while giving animals antibiotics and hormones. The document provides tips for buying organic produce, including choosing in-season fruits and vegetables, reading labels, washing produce thoroughly, and being aware that peeling removes nutrients.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as doc, pdf, or txt
    of 3

    Organic and Conventional Farming

    Questions 1 to 7 are based on the passage and charts below.

    Conventional vs. Organic Farming

    The word "organic" refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, grains,
    dairy products and meat. Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce
    pollution. Farmers who grow organic produce and meat don't use conventional methods to fertilise, control weeds or
    prevent livestock diseases. For example, rather than using chemical weed-killers, organic farmers conduct
    sophisticated crop rotations and spread mulch or manure to keep weeds at bay.

    Here are other differences between conventional farming and organic farming:

    Conventional farmers Organic farmers


    Apply natural fertilisers, such as manure or compost, to
    Apply chemical fertilisers to promote plant growth.
    feed soil and plants.
    Use beneficial insects and birds, mating disruption or traps
    Spray insecticides to reduce pests and diseases.
    to reduce pests and diseases.
    Use chemical herbicides to manage weeds. Rotate crops, till, hand weed or mulch to manage weeds.
    Give animals organic feed and allow them access to the
    Give animals antibiotics, growth hormones and outdoors. Use preventive measures — such as rotational
    medications to prevent diseases and spur growth. grazing, a balanced diet and clean housing — to help
    minimise diseases.

    Buying tips

    Whether you're already a fan of organic foods or you just want to shop wisely and handle your food safely, consider
    these tips:

     Buy fruits and vegetables in season to ensure the highest quality. Also, try to buy your produce the day it's
    delivered to market to ensure that you're buying the freshest food possible. Ask your grocer what day new
    produce arrives.
     Read food labels carefully. Just because a product says it's organic or contains organic ingredients doesn't
    necessarily mean it's a healthier alternative. Some organic products may still be high in sugar, salt, fat or
    calories.
     Don't confuse natural foods with organic foods. Only those products with the "USDA Organic" label have
    met USDA standards.
     Wash all fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly with running water to reduce the amount of dirt and
    bacteria. If appropriate, use a small scrub brush — for example, before eating apples, potatoes, cucumbers or
    other produce in which you eat the outer skin.
     If you're concerned about pesticides, peel your fruits and vegetables and trim outer leaves of leafy
    vegetables in addition to washing them thoroughly. Keep in mind that peeling your fruits and vegetables
    may also reduce the amount of nutrients and fibre. Some pesticide residue also collects in fat, so remove fat
    from meat and the skin from poultry and fish.

    AKRAM MUET Page 1


    Organic and Conventional Farming

    1 Organic farming uses pesticides as weed-killers


    A True
    B False
    C Not stated
    2 Conventional farming causes pollution.
    A True
    B False
    C Not stated
    3 Fruits are used as rotational crops in organic farming.
    A True
    B False
    C Not stated
    4 Balanced diet and clean housing help organic farming reduce animal diseases.
    A True
    B False
    C Not stated

    5 There is no question of freshness because organic foods last longer than conventional foods.
    A True
    B False
    C Not stated
    6 All organic foods meet USDA standards and are suitable for consumption.
    A True
    B False
    C Not stated

    7 Peeled fruits and vegetables may lose their nutrients and fibre.
    A True
    B False
    C Not stated

    AKRAM MUET Page 2


    Organic and Conventional Farming

    Answer Key
    Conventional Farming

    Conventional
    Farming
    1 B
    2 C
    3 C
    4 A
    5 C
    6 C
    7 A

    AKRAM MUET Page 3

    You might also like