Intensification Of Farming Flashcards
1
Q
What 5 methods are used?
A
- using higher yielding crops and animals
- monoculture
- irrigation technology
- chemicals
- mechanisation
2
Q
Give one way intensification has been effective
A
Cereal crops imports have decreased from 70% to 20% from 1940 to 1980
3
Q
What is a negative of monoculture?
A
One single pest, drought or disease can wipe out a whole monoculture
4
Q
What is a negative impact of using chemicals?
A
Pollution of land and water
