Sustainability Answers

Decreasing the use of pesticides and herbicides can help agricultural sustainability.

How do conservation tillage practices in agriculture benefit the soil?a.They increase soil erosion rates.b.They decrease water absorption.c.They decrease water storage.d.They increase soil nutrient levels.

How is the world population projected to change in the next few decades?a.It is projected to level off.b.It is projected to decrease steadily.c.It is projected to increase steadily.d.It is projected to double within 5 years.

Energy sustainability can best be achieved by using ______.a.nonrenewable energy sourcesb.renewable energy sourcesc.carbon sequestrationd.recycled plastics

How do conservation tillage practices lead to agricultural sustainability?a.Conservation tillage practices reduce the amount of water required to grow crops.b.Conservation tillage practices help reduce soil erosion and maintain soil nutrient levels.c.Conservation tillage practices naturally protect crops from insect damage, reducing the need for pesticides.d.Conservation tillage practices reduce the amount of energy needed to produce crops.

Which of the following is not a direct consequence of groundwater use?a.reduced water storageb.increased surface water levelsc.reduced river flowd.decreased spring discharge

Good land and production practices can help increase greenhouse gas emissions.

More than 50% of ecosystems are currently being used unsustainably.

Which of the following is not a way in which carbon sequestration can benefit soil?a.decreased erosionb.increased water qualityc.increased water storaged.increased soil quality

A local farmer began to follow a more sustainable practice. As a result, his levels of carbon emissions decreased by fifty percent. The soil quality will most likely