4.2 - Nitrogen-fixing cereals: Aimed at reducing chemical fertilizer usage
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What is nitrogen fixation?
💡 Hint: Think about how certain plants utilize nitrogen from the air.
Name one benefit of nitrogen-fixing cereals.
💡 Hint: Consider how these cereals help with soil health.
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What does nitrogen fixation allow plants to do?
💡 Hint: Think about where plants get their nitrogen.
True or False: Nitrogen-fixing cereals do not contribute to soil health.
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of natural systems.
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Create a plan for implementing nitrogen-fixing cereals in a local farming community that currently relies heavily on chemical fertilizers. Include possible benefits and challenges.
💡 Hint: Think about social dynamics and economic incentives.
Discuss the long-term impacts on food security if large-scale adoption of nitrogen-fixing cereals occurs globally.
💡 Hint: Consider both positive and negative factors.
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