Which of the following describes an advantage of organic fertilizers over synthetic fertilizers?
Organic fertilizers provide nutrients that are immediately available to plants.
Organic fertilizers improve soil structure and promote beneficial microbial activity.
Organic fertilizers have a higher nutrient concentration per unit weight.
Organic fertilizers have a great chance of causing eutrophication
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Which of the following describes an environmental impact of slash-and-burn agriculture?
Slash-and-burn agriculture improves soil fertility due to ash deposition
Slash-and-burn agriculture increases biodiversity in cleared areas
Slash-and-burn agriculture releases carbon dioxide contributing to climate change
Slash-and-burn agriculture enhances water retention in soil
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Which of the following is an environmental disadvantage of genetically modified (GMO) crops?
GMO crops are subject to wind erosion and heavy soil loss.
GMO crops develop herbicide resistant weeds.
GMO crops increase crop yields
GMO crops can have added nutritional value.
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Which of the following best describes the practice of slash-and-burn agriculture?
A sustainable farming method that involves rotating crops and using natural fertilizers.
A technique where forests are cleared by cutting and burning vegetation to make way for farming.
A method of farming that uses advanced irrigation systems to conserve water.
A practice of planting crops in rows to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.
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Which of the following locations is most impacted by desertification?
South America
Southeast Asia
Western Europe
North Africa
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Which of the following describes an environmental problem associated with farm mechanization?
Decreased crop yields due to soil compaction and erosion.
Reduced use of pesticides and fertilizers, leading to healthier ecosystems.
Increased soil fertility through the use of organic farming methods.
Greater reliance on manual labor, reducing the carbon footprint of farming.
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