Practice Crop Variety Improvement (12.1.1) - Improvement in Food Resources

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Question 1.
What is crop variety improvement?
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Think about why we breed different types of crops.
Question 2.
Name one trait that crop varieties are improved for.
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Consider the challenges crops face in the environment.
3Question 3.
What is the main goal of crop variety improvement?
- Increase crop yield
- Minimize pesticide use
- Use traditional farming methods
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Think about the benefits of improved varieties.
4Question 4.
True or False: Genetic modification can introduce desired traits into crops.
- True
- False
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Consider what genetic modification does.
Question 5.
Design a crop variety that could thrive in a drought-prone region. What traits would you include?
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Think about the environmental challenges faced by crops.
Question 6.
Evaluate the ethical considerations surrounding the use of GMOs in agriculture.
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Explore both sides of the GMO debate.

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