Practice Agricultural Technology And Environmental Issues (5.2.2)

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Question 1.
What are the environmental effects of chemical fertilizers?
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Think about what happens when excess nutrients enter a water body.
Question 2.
Define GMOs.
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Consider what modifications might help crops grow better.
3Question 3.
What is a potential negative effect of chemical fertilizers?
- Increase crop yields
- Soil degradation
- Pest resistance
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Think about what happens to soil health.
4Question 4.
True or False: GMOs only have positive effects on agriculture.
- True
- False
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Consider what could be lost.
Question 5.
Assess the potential long-term environmental impact of continuing to use chemical fertilizers without modification.
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Think about how soil health is connected to chemical use.
Question 6.
Develop a management plan incorporating sustainable practices for a farm that currently relies heavily on GMOs and pesticides.
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Consider a blend of modern science and traditional practices for sustainability.

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