Practice Mixed Cropping (38.2.3) - Cropping Pattern - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering

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Question 1.
Define mixed cropping.
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Think about why farmers wouldn't want to plant just one type of crop.
Question 2.
Name one benefit of mixed cropping.
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Consider the idea of diversity in farming.
3Question 3.
What is mixed cropping?
- Growing the same crop repeatedly
- Growing two or more crops together
- Using chemicals in farming
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Reflect on the definition of this agricultural term.
4Question 4.
True or False: Mixed cropping can help in soil conservation.
- True
- False
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Think about how multiple crops can affect the soil.
Question 5.
Given a scenario where a farmer experiences severe drought, analyze how implementing mixed cropping could mitigate the effects.
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Focus on the resilience brought by crop diversity.
Question 6.
Consider a region where pests are prevalent. Design a mixed cropping strategy to combat this challenge effectively.
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Think about how different crop types can affect pest behavior.

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