Which of the following is the biggest threat to soil health?
Planting the same crops every year
Overgrazing
Tilling
Deforestation
Why did you select your answer?
Consider the 3 E's of sustainability and how they affect agriculture.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Economic | arrow_right_alt | Ensuring there is enough food available for all |
Equity | arrow_right_alt | Efficient use of resources to minimize negative impacts |
Environmental | arrow_right_alt | Keeping farms financially stable and stay in business |
Consider the 3 E's of sustainability and how they affect commercial fishing.
Equity:
Environment:
Economy:
What is the main difference between soil and dirt?
Which of the following is a component of soil? Select all that apply.
What is the term used for the process of breaking down rocks into soil?
What role do pioneer species play in soil formation?
What do living things like worms, plants, and fungi do to the soil?
Which environment would have the fastest decompostion and soil development?
What is soil texture determined by?
What use is loamy soil (mix of silt, sand, and clay) perfect for?
: the amount of space between soil particles
: how quickly water goes through the soil
Why is soil considered a fantastic filter?
What can happen if farmers plant the same crop repeatedly without proper soil care?
What is a major problem caused by overgrazing?
What happens when soil is disturbed during deforestation and tilling?
Why is soil important for helping reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
What is sustainability?
What does "replacement rate" mean?
Which of the following is one of the three E's of sustainability? Select 3.
Focusing on only 1 of the three E's of sustainability will ensure long-term success.