38.2.1. Mono-Cropping

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does mono-cropping mean?

   Hint

   Think about the word mono.

2. 2.

   Name one crop that is often grown using mono-cropping.

   Hint

   Consider staple crops in agriculture.

3. 3.

   What is mono-cropping?

   • A method of growing multiple crops
   • Growing the same crop repeatedly
   • A type of fertilizer

   Hint

   Break down the prefix 'mono'.

4. 4.

   True or False: Mono-cropping can increase soil health.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what happens to nutrients over time.

5. 5.

   Analyze the long-term impacts of mono-cropping on ecosystem balance. What steps could farmers take to mitigate these effects?

   Hint

   Consider both ecological and economic perspectives.

6. 6.

   Design a simple crop rotation plan for a farmer currently practicing mono-cropping with wheat. Include benefits of your plan.

   Hint

   Think of how different plants contribute uniquely to soil nutrients.