Sustainability & Conservation Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of sustainable agriculture?
Answer: Balancing environmental health, profitability, and social equity
Sustainable agriculture aims to maintain environmental health, economic profitability, and social equity for future generations.
Which farming practice helps reduce soil erosion and maintain soil fertility?
Answer: Cover cropping
Cover cropping prevents soil erosion, enhances soil fertility, and improves water retention.
What is the primary benefit of crop diversification?
Answer: To improve soil health and reduce pests
Crop diversification reduces the risk of pest outbreaks, improves soil health, and increases resilience to climate change.
Which conservation method involves planting trees to protect soil from wind erosion?
Answer: Windbreaks
Windbreaks consist of trees or shrubs planted along farmland to reduce wind erosion and protect soil.
Which water conservation technique reduces evaporation and improves moisture retention in soil?
Answer: Mulching
Mulching helps conserve soil moisture by reducing evaporation and preventing weed growth.
What is the main objective of integrated pest management (IPM)?
Answer: To use a combination of sustainable pest control methods
Integrated pest management (IPM) combines biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods to control pests sustainably.