APES Unit 5 Agriculture Review

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What animal food product uses the most land, water, and produces the most greenhouse gas?

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Beef

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What is one advantage of polyculture in agriculture?

Back

It reduces pests and weeds.

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What process involves altering the DNA of organisms, such as potatoes, to achieve desired traits?

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Genetic engineering.

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What was a significant problem associated with the Green Revolution?

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Increased use of pesticides, increased use of fossil fuels, and little success in Africa.

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What term refers to a dry climate?

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Arid.

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What is monoculture in agriculture?

Back

The cultivation of a single crop in a given area.

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What is selective breeding?

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The process of breeding plants and animals for specific genetic traits.

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What are the environmental impacts of livestock farming?

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Land degradation, water use, and greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is the purpose of crop rotation?

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To improve soil health and reduce pest and disease buildup.

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What is the definition of arable land?

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Land capable of being plowed and used to grow crops.