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Scientific advances have led to decreased energy efficiency and waste reduction.

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Advances in medical technology have had no impact on the environment.

How can the use of biotechnology lead to an increase in soil conservation practices?

Biotechnology use can lead to a decrease in pesticide and herbicide use, maintaining soil quality.

Biotechnology use can lead to soil compaction, preventing erosion.

Biotechnology use can increase the amount of management required for agriculture, increasing the likelihood of the practice of soil conservation.

All of the above

Which of the following is a risk associated with the application of biotechnology?

decreased pesticide use

decreased erosion

increased agricultural yield

potential for the exchange of genetic material

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