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How does farming negatively impact water quality?

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By increasing soil erosion and sedimentation.

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What is intercropping?

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A farming practice that mixes different plant species on the same piece of land.

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What are two effects of climate change that could cause mass human migration?

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Rising sea levels and extreme weather events.

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What human health impact can result from exposure to environmental toxins?

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Respiratory issues.

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What is crop rotation?

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A farming activity that minimizes impact on climate change by alternating the types of crops grown.

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Define soil erosion.

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The process by which soil is removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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What is monoculture?

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The agricultural practice of growing a single crop species over a wide area.

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Explain the concept of biodiversity.

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is the significance of water filtration through soil?

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It helps to purify water by removing contaminants as it passes through the soil layers.

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What are extreme weather events?

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Severe or unusual weather conditions, such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts.