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6.2.5.3.4. Intensive Farming Practices
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- 1.
What is intensive farming?
Hint
Think about how farmers focus on a single type of crop.
- 2.
Name one disadvantage of monoculture.
Hint
Consider what happens if a disease affects that one crop.
- 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.
True or False: Monoculture can lead to greater resilience against pests.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider the advantages of genetic diversity.
- 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.
Evaluate a recent case study where monoculture farming caused ecological crises.
Hint
Research agricultural reports highlighting ecological incidents related to monoculture.
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