APES Quiz Unit 5 Flashcards
Every Population has a maximum number of individuals that can be there while having a stable environment. What is this term called?
Maximum Sustainable Yield
What is a way to prevent the tragedy of the commons?
The use of private land
Select which of the following most accurately defines the term zoning?
A term used to separate industry and business from residential homes
What is the primary reason for undernutrition and malnutrition?
Poverty
What is an alternative to using chemicals for pest control?
Mechanically removing weeds or real insects to fight off pests
Which timber harvest practice is used to reseed small tree?
Selective Cutting
Which of the following is a benefit of No-till farming?
Decreased erosion
Intercropping, crop rotation, agroforestry, contour plowing are all types of…
Sustainable Agriculture
What is shifting agriculture?
A method of agriculture where land is cleared and then used for a could years until the soil is depleted of nutrients.
Describe two differences between modern farming methods and traditional farming methods
modern farming emphasizes production and capital gain, traditional farming emphasizes localization and biodiversity
What is the main reason for the rise of industrial, large-scale farming practices?
It increased food productivity and distribution
What was the Green Revolution?
A shift in agriculture practices that increased food production
What are the three defining characteristics of the Green Revolution?
Mechanization, Irrigation, and Artificial Fertilizers/Pesticides
What are the positive and negative effects of industrialized farming?
Positive: Larger crop yields, cheaper produce in stores
Negative: Increased Greenhouse gas emissions, can deplete soil nutrients, costly machinery
What are the ecological consequences of CAFOS?
Animals are mistreated by being packed into small areas, methane gas from concentration of these animals increases, and waste runoff increases into nearby water sources.
