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Agroforestry integrates the growing of trees and food crops. The world in general is gaining environmental awareness, and people are starting to realize the social impact of their daily actions. Take our quiz to learn about an exciting agroforestry research project being conducted in the mountains of Belize.

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Question 2 of 11

Agroforestry is the integration of wood and ________.

mining
food
power generation

... Agroforestry integrates the growing of trees with food crops. This includes fruits, nuts, vegetables, grain and many species of timber.

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Question 3 of 11

Agroforestry farming provides alternative models of_______.

food and energy production
electronics production
textile production

... Agroforestry farming offers an environmentally friendly alternative to the dominant model of food and energy production.

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Question 4 of 11

What is the name of the agroforestry farming project in Belize?

Mayan Mountain Research Farm
Agrocrop Cooperative
Forestry Farming Foundation

... The Mayan Mountain Research Farm, tucked away in the Mayan Mountains, is located in the Toledo district of Belize.

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Question 5 of 11

Who is the director of the Mayan Mountain Research Farm in Belize?

Christopher Nesbitt
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Robin

... Christopher Nesbitt is the director of the Mayan Mountain Research Farm. He has devoted the last 20 years to sustainable living and sustainable tropical agroforestry in particular.

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Question 6 of 11

What does the Mayan Mountain Research Farm specialize in?

medicinal plants
drought-tolerant wheat and other grains
fast-growing timber

... Because of the vast biodiversity found there, the Mayan Mountain Research Farm specializes in medicinal plants found in the rain forest.

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Question 7 of 11

Which of the following are market crops at the Mayan Mountain Research Farm?

vanilla
coffee
both of the above

... The Mayan Mountain Research Farm grows cacao, ginger, vanilla, cardamom, turmeric and coffee.

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Question 8 of 11

Organic food is grown without the use of chemical ________.

pesticides
energy
technology

... If you are concerned about the long-term health effects of crops being sprayed with chemical pesticides, buy your food from local organic farmers. You may be protecting your family’s health while investing in your local economy and protecting the environment.

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Question 9 of 11

We all need to reduce our carbon ________.

fingerprint
footprint
handprint

... We all need to do our part to reduce our carbon footprint, which means being aware of the social and environmental impact of our daily actions.

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Question 10 of 11

Eating _____ food helps us reduce our personal carbon footprint.

canned
frozen
locally grown

... By choosing locally grown fruits and vegetables, you are reducing your personal carbon footprint. Transporting goods long distances uses precious energy resources needed elsewhere.

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Question 11 of 11

What is the most important thing you can do as a food consumer to help renew our planet?

Buy preservative-free food.
Buy local food.
Buy full-fat dairy products.

... Buy local, organic and Fair Trade food whenever you can to help renew and rebuild our planet.

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