The prefix 'agro' relates to what?
AnswerFields and farming
Agro comes from the Greek word for field.
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Agro facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about agriculture, crops, soil and farming science, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What process do plants use to turn sunlight into food?
AnswerPhotosynthesis
Photosynthesis converts light, water and carbon dioxide into sugars.
Going deeper
Why do farmers plant legumes such as beans or clover in rotation?
AnswerThey add nitrogen to the soil
Legumes host bacteria that fix nitrogen from the air.
What is hydroponics?
AnswerGrowing plants without soil in nutrient-rich water
Hydroponic systems feed roots with dissolved nutrients.
Which insect is a key pollinator for many food crops?
AnswerHoneybee
Honeybees pollinate many fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Expert level
The Haber-Bosch process produces which compound used for fertilizer?
AnswerAmmonia
Haber-Bosch combines nitrogen and hydrogen into ammonia.
Most common crops grow best in soil with roughly what pH?
AnswerAbout 6 to 7
Slightly acidic to neutral soil suits most crops.
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