Soil
Organic, Topsoil, Eluviation, Subsoil, Parent Rock, Bedrock
Do CAFOS have a positive or negative impact on the environment?
Negative.
Define agriculture.
Agriculture is crop and livestock production, aquaculture, and forestry for food and non-food products.
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically Modified Organism
What does IPM stand for?
Integrated Pest Management
Name one negative impact of soil erosion.
Runoff of sediment, decreased soil fertility, dust bowls, etc.
What does CAFO stand for?
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation
What is it called if a farmer grows only one type of crop?
Monoculture.
What percent of the American food market are GMOS?
70%
Why is standing water a problem for farmers?
Breeding grounds for mosquitos and other pests.
Name a essential nutrient for plant growth found in soil?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
What are some of the arguments for the use of CAFOs in modern agriculture?
Need more food for population, very concentrated, efficient, etc.
What is it called when a farmer grows a variety of crops?
Polyculture.
What are some benefits of GMOS in agriculture?
Pest resistance, weather temperate, less demanding on resources, etc.
What is an example of a biological pest control?
Natural predators, etc.
Deforestation, Agriculture, Construction, etc.
What are some of the arguments against the use of CAFOs in modern agriculture?
Harmful for environment, large amounts of waste, ethical questions, etc.
Describe two significant ways that agriculture can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Equipment emissions, livestock producing methane, etc.
What are some disadvantages of GMOS in agriculture?
Increased antibiotic resistance, loss of genetic diversity, unknown long term consequences, etc.
How would a farmer practice chemical IPM?
Only when needed, instead of always.
Which of the three soil types (Silt, Clay, Sand) has the smallest particles?
Clay
What is the greenhouse gas produced by animals at CAFOS?
Methane
Increases biodiversity, clean water runoff, enhances soil health, etc.
How might a farmer use GMOS to benefit them?
Increased pest resistance, less resources, cheaper, better turnout, etc.
What is a sustainable alternative to pesticides?
Natural predators, mechanical traps or barriers, gmos, etc.