APES Unit 5A Review

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process by which farmers choose specific plants or animals with desirable traits to reproduce, enhancing those traits in future generations.

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What is one advantage of clear-cutting forests?

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Higher timber yields, as it allows for the efficient harvesting of trees.

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What are harmful effects of agriculture?

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Harmful effects include algal blooms from fertilizer runoff, climate change from methane emissions, and pesticide residues in food, water, and air.

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What does the Tragedy of the Commons refer to?

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The Tragedy of the Commons refers to the depletion of shared resources due to individual behavior, leading to overuse and degradation.

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What was the Green Revolution?

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The Green Revolution was a period of dramatic increase in crop yields in various countries due to the use of new agricultural technologies and practices.

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Define natural selection.

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is genetic engineering?

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Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology to create desired traits.

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What are the environmental impacts of agriculture?

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Environmental impacts include deforestation, soil degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.

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What is the purpose of crop rotation?

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Crop rotation is used to improve soil health, reduce pest and disease buildup, and enhance crop yields.

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What is sustainable agriculture?

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Sustainable agriculture is farming that meets current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.