Challenges of Growing Human Population
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What is the primary concern regarding the increase in the human population by 2050?

  • The lack of infrastructure to accommodate the growing population
  • The scarcity of fossil fuels to sustain the increased population
  • The potential increase in pollution due to population growth
  • The depletion of limited land and water resources for food production (correct)

    • What is the consequence of overusing land and not farming sustainably?

  • The reduction in soil erosion
  • The development of diverse ecosystems
  • The increase in crop yield due to intensive farming
  • The transformation of land into desert (correct)

    • What lesson could have been learned from the 'Oklahoma Dust Bowl' incident?

  • The benefits of growing a variety of crops intensively
  • The effectiveness of relocating affected populations
  • The need for government intervention in farming practices
  • The importance of maintaining grassland to prevent dust storms (correct)

    • What does the author imply about the current agricultural practices in China, Australia, and Africa?

    <p>They are leading to similar environmental disasters as the 'Oklahoma Dust Bowl'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What urgent action does the author recommend to address the impending food shortage?

    <p>Implementing sustainable farming techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the concerns about genetically modified crops?

    <p>Weeds could take over the land by reproducing with GM crops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does hydroponics differ from traditional soil-based plant growth?

    <p>Hydroponics involves growing plants in liquids and oxygen, without soil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text mention the possibility of growing crops in deep space or on Mars?

    <p>To illustrate the adaptability of hydroponic farming in extreme environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of growing plants hydroponically according to the text?

    <p>Plants grow better and faster in liquid with nutrients and oxygen than in ordinary soil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text suggest that hydroponics could be beneficial here on Earth?

    <p>It provides a solution for growing crops in a variety of locations without using soil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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