Exam 2 Ch 10 Flashcards
1
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uniform planting of a single crop over a large area; used in industrial agriculture
A
monoculture
2
Q
uses a pest’s natural predators to control pests; reduces chemical pesticide use
A
biological control
3
Q
management that uses multiple techniques to suppress pests
A
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
4
Q
loss of more than 10% in soil productivity; present especially in arid areas
A
desertification
5
Q
any organism that damages valuable crops
A
pest
6
Q
any plant that competes with crops
A
weed
7
Q
worldwide effort to improve productivity of important food crops (wheat and rice)
A
Green Revolution
8
Q
3 main crops that humans depend on
A
wheat, rice, and corn
