All Flashcards
How can crop rotation promote sustainability?
Improves soil health, reduces pest pressure, and increases biodiversity, minimizing environmental impact.
How can integrated pest management (IPM) promote sustainability?
Reduces reliance on chemical pesticides by using biological controls and other methods.
How can cover cropping promote sustainability?
Protects soil from erosion, improves soil fertility, and suppresses weeds.
How can reducing food waste promote sustainability?
Decreases demand for agricultural production, conserves resources, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
How can promoting local food systems promote sustainability?
Reduces transportation emissions, supports local economies, and increases access to fresh food.
How can using organic farming practices promote sustainability?
Avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, improving soil health and reducing environmental pollution.
How can conserving water in agriculture promote sustainability?
Reduces water scarcity, protects aquatic ecosystems, and improves irrigation efficiency.
How can promoting agroforestry promote sustainability?
Integrates trees into agricultural systems, improving soil health, sequestering carbon, and providing habitat for wildlife.
How can supporting small-scale farmers promote sustainability?
Preserves traditional farming practices, promotes biodiversity, and strengthens rural communities.
How can reducing meat consumption promote sustainability?
Decreases demand for livestock production, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and land use.
What was the primary goal of the Green Revolution?
To increase food production to address growing populations and food shortages.
What are the key components of the Green Revolution?
Developing high-yielding crops, using fertilizers/pesticides, and improving irrigation.
What is the main difference between industrial and sustainable agriculture?
Industrial agriculture prioritizes efficiency and high yields, while sustainable agriculture minimizes environmental impact.
What are the benefits of GMOs?
Improved crop quality, pest resistance, and herbicide tolerance.
What are the concerns about GMOs?
Potential health effects and environmental impacts, like herbicide-resistant weeds.
How does the Green Revolution relate to petroleum?
Modern farming relies heavily on petroleum-based fuels, contributing to climate change.
What is the impact of the Green Revolution on traditional farms?
The shift towards industrial agriculture has led to the decline of traditional family farms.
How does agriculture contribute to climate change?
Agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions through fertilizer use, machinery, and land clearing.
What is the role of crop rotation in sustainable agriculture?
Crop rotation helps improve soil health, reduce pest and disease pressure, and increase biodiversity.
Why is biodiversity important in agriculture?
Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience, reduces vulnerability to pests and diseases, and supports pollination.
How can crop rotation help protect the environment?
It improves soil health and reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers.
How can cover cropping help protect the environment?
It prevents soil erosion and improves soil fertility.
How can integrated pest management (IPM) help protect the environment?
It reduces reliance on chemical pesticides by using a combination of methods.
How can reducing food waste help promote sustainability?
It decreases the demand for food production and reduces environmental impacts.
How can supporting local farms promote sustainability?
It reduces transportation emissions and supports local economies.
How can reducing meat consumption promote sustainability?
It decreases the demand for livestock farming, which has significant environmental impacts.
How can using organic farming methods promote sustainability?
It reduces the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, protecting soil and water quality.
How can improving irrigation techniques promote sustainability?
It conserves water resources and reduces water pollution.
How can promoting biodiversity in agriculture promote sustainability?
It increases resilience to pests and diseases and improves ecosystem health.
How can policies that encourage sustainable agriculture help protect the environment?
Policies like subsidies for organic farming or regulations on pesticide use can incentivize environmentally friendly practices.