Urbanization
Which of the following is not an effective solution for the issue of urban sprawl?
Subsidies for single-family housing
What is a drawback to the use of GMO crops?
Decreased genetic diversity
This method of irrigation can lead to waterlogging and involves covering an entire field with water.
Flood
This method of irrigation involves covering an entire field with water, leading to evaporation and runoff.
Flood
What is a major drawback of subsurface mining for coal compared to surface mining?
Higher operating cost
Which aspect of urbanization has the greatest effect on the carbon cycle?
Fossil fuel combustion
Which of the following is a benefit of CAFOs compared to free-range grazing?
Less expensive meat for consumers
Excessive use of synthetic fertilizers can contribute to
Eutrophication
All of the following are methods to improve soil fertility except
Addition of salts
Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with soil salinization?
Decreased salt content
What do ecological footprints allow us to compare?
Resource demands
This method of meat production is associated with low-density populations and grass-fed organisms.
Free Range
Which method of irrigation requires energy to operate and relies on nozzles?
Spray
What is one benefit of rotational grazing over typical grazing?
Avoids overgrazing
A drawback to the use of heavy machinery for agriculture and forestry is
Soil compaction
Which of the following problems are more significant for coastal cities than inland cities?
Saltwater intrusion
What is a risk of CAFOs?
Development of antibiotic-resistant pathogens
This method of irrigation is inexpensive and involves cutting channels in soil.
Furrow
Why is crop rotation an IPM strategy?
Prevents pests from developing perennial populations
One negative impact of excessive tillage is
Increased soil erosion
What is the term for the waste material left after the minerals have been removed from the ore?
Tailings
CAFOs are a method of meat production with high (Blank) and low (Blank)
Density, cost
Which method of irrigation is the most expensive and relies on perforated hoses?
Drip
Which type of soil erosion control method is seen here?
Windbreaks
What is one drawback to the increased mechanization of agriculture?
Increased use of fossil fuels