Ch 11-12 Review 2023

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What is Industrial Agriculture?

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Agriculture that uses mechanized farming technology, fossil fuels, manufactured chemicals, and irrigation.

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What quick indicator do farmers often use to assess soil fertility?

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Color.

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What is biological pest control?

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Using natural enemies, such as parasitic wasps, to control pest populations.

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What is the most efficient way to produce food?

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Require the least input of energy.

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What is chemical weathering?

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The process when water and other substances break down parent material and rocks, transforming them into different materials.

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What is Traditional Agriculture?

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Farming practices that rely on manual labor and traditional methods without the use of modern technology.

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What is Monoculture?

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The agricultural practice of growing a single crop species over a wide area for many consecutive years.

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What does soil texture refer to?

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The feel of the soil, determined by the size of its particles (sand, silt, clay).

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What is pH in relation to soil?

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A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the soil, which affects nutrient availability.

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What is the role of synthetic pesticides?

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Chemicals used to kill or control pests, but can have negative environmental impacts.