6.2.5.3.4. Intensive Farming Practices

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is intensive farming?

   Hint

   Think about how farmers focus on a single type of crop.

2. 2.

   Name one disadvantage of monoculture.

   Hint

   Consider what happens if a disease affects that one crop.

3. 3.

   What is the main focus of intensive farming?

   • Maximizing yields
   • Preserving biodiversity
   • Reducing chemical use

   Hint

   Think about what farmers are trying to achieve.

4. 4.

   True or False: Monoculture can lead to greater resilience against pests.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the advantages of genetic diversity.

5. 5.

   Analyze the impact of transitioning from traditional farming to intensive farming on a local ecosystem.

   Hint

   Consider both short-term gains and long-term environmental costs.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a recent case study where monoculture farming caused ecological crises.

   Hint

   Research agricultural reports highlighting ecological incidents related to monoculture.