Overfishing
What is overfishing?
This term describes catching too many fish, leading to population decline.
Growing only one type of crop in a large area is called this.
monoculture
What is deforestation?
Cutting down large areas of trees for farming is called this.
Farmers use these chemicals to kill insects that harm crops
What are pesticides?
What is bycatch?
Monoculture reduces this, making crops more vulnerable to disease.
biodiversity
Deforestation increases this gas in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.
carbon dioxide
Pesticides can contaminate this essential resource for humans and animals.
Water
What are marine reserves?
One solution to overfishing is creating these protected areas where fishing is restricted.
A solution to monoculture that rotates crops each season is called this
crop rotation
What is reforestation?
Planting new trees to replace those cut down is known as this solution.
A natural solution to reduce pesticide use is introducing these insect-eating animals
What are predators (or beneficial insects)?
What is biodiversity?
Overfishing often targets species like tuna and cod. This term describes the variety of life that suffers as a result.
Monoculture often requires more of these chemicals to keep crops healthy.
fertilizers and pesticides
Removing forests destroys habitats, threatening this type of species.
endangered species
Overuse of pesticides can lead to insects developing this ability to survive chemicals.
What is resistance?
What is selective fishing?
A sustainable fishing method that avoids catching unwanted species is called this.
What can happen to the soil that is used for monoculture?
A farming method that mixes trees with crops to reduce deforestation is called this.
Agroforestry
This farming practice avoids synthetic pesticides and focuses on natural methods.
Organic Farming