Key Area 3.1: Food supply Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when passing through different trophic levels?
A
90% of the possible available energy is lost between every trophic level.
2
Q
What Soil effectors impact production?
A
Area of soil under crop
Fertiliser levels in soil
Soil type
Quality of Drainage
3
Q
What environmental factors impact production?
A
Tempature
Rainfall
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
Light availability
4
Q
What crop factors impact production?
A
Cultivar of crop
Pests
Disease
Competition