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Which of the following factors can lead to desertification in the presence of natural drought?

A
deforestation
B
sustainable grazing
C
underground mining
D
all of the above
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How can the practice of tillage be harmful to the overall environment?

A
It can impact waterways through sedimentation and pollution.
B
It is harmful to the soil that is tilled.
C
Tillage decreases overall crop productivity.
D
All of the above
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What is the purpose of the Climate Friendly Farming Project?

A
close down farms that do not follow climate friendly practices
B
decrease the number of agricultural facilities by 1/3 in ten years
C
create a database of climate friendly agricultural practices
D
convert all farms to climate friendly practices
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How can fertilizer use be detrimental to the environment?

A
It can enter waterways, causing them to accumulate an excess of nutrients.
B
High levels of fertilizer in bodies of water can lead to excess algal growth.
C
Fertilizer can lead to oxygen depletion, and be harmful to organisms in waterways.
D
All of the above
5

Which of the following statements about pesticides and herbicides is not true?

A
They can enter waterways, polluting them.
B
Once the pesticides and herbicides break down, they are no longer harmful.
C
Pesticides and herbicides are widely used in agriculture.
D
Pesticides and herbicides can have negative effects on the environment.
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Tillage can release pollutants in the soil and

A
increase erosion.
B
decrease erosion.
C
promote soil compaction.
D
promote fertilizer retention.
7

What sometimes occurs when reclaimed water is used in agriculture?

A
crop death
B
overtillage
C
pharmaceutical accumulation
D
increased land use
8

Which of the following was an environmental consequence of the nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl?

A
evacuation of Pripyat
B
high levels of radiation
C
increased CO2 levels
D
none of the above
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Sedimentation increases with an increase in land used for agriculture.

A
T
B
F
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Which choice is an example of an effect of agricultural techniques on the environment?

A
increased oxygen levels in a pond due to fertilizer runoff
B
sediment accumulation in a lake near a farm
C
soil compaction caused by tillage
D
increased plant growth caused by application of herbicides

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