Must know questions Flashcards
Describe Clearcutting.
Clearcutting is a forestry practice for clearing an area of trees at the same time
Describe selective cutting
Selective cutting is foresting trees are being specifically selected to be removed for more room for other trees
Describe controlled burning
Use for lowering the risks of dangerous wildfire behaviors.
Describe reforestation
Replanting an area of trees, like restoration
What is the Green revolution?
The Green revolution is a time period of the industrialization of agriculture for much richer and more effective ways to get more fuller and healthier harvests
What does sustainable agriculture look like?
Meeting society’s present food and textile needs
Pros of GMOs
Designed for healthier and cheaper produce
Cons of GMOs
increase in antibiotic resistance
Pros and cons of organic fertilizer
Pros, reduce the need for pesticides
Cons, more pricy
Pros and cons of inorganic fertilizers
Pros, more affordable and easy to use
Cons can easily upset the environment
What are the causes and issues of soil erosion
low organic matter, poor internal drainage, salinisation
Pros and Cons of pesticide use
What are the CAFOs environmental impact?
What are the overgrazing issues?
What are the fishing methods?
