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The soil of a farm field is forced to be the perfect environment for ______ growth.
The soil of a farm field is forced to be the perfect environment for ______ growth.
monoculture
Adding ______ in the form of fertilizer and water by way of irrigation helps achieve a perfect environment for farm fields.
Adding ______ in the form of fertilizer and water by way of irrigation helps achieve a perfect environment for farm fields.
nutrients
World usage of ______ has tripled since 1969.
World usage of ______ has tripled since 1969.
fertilizer
The global capacity for ______ has almost doubled.
The global capacity for ______ has almost doubled.
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Farm fields are desired as luxury real estate by every random ______ in the area.
Farm fields are desired as luxury real estate by every random ______ in the area.
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Farm fields have become less efficient at supplying nutrients and water over the past fifty years.
Farm fields have become less efficient at supplying nutrients and water over the past fifty years.
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The global capacity for irrigation has decreased by half since 1969.
The global capacity for irrigation has decreased by half since 1969.
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Farm fields are devoid of nutrients and water relative to the natural land that surrounds them.
Farm fields are devoid of nutrients and water relative to the natural land that surrounds them.
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World usage of fertilizer has decreased by half since 1969.
World usage of fertilizer has decreased by half since 1969.
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Farm fields are undesired by weeds due to their poor growing conditions.
Farm fields are undesired by weeds due to their poor growing conditions.
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Study Notes
Farm Field Environment
- Soil of a farm field is optimized for monoculture growth through added nutrients (fertilizer) and water (irrigation)
- Farmers have increased efficiency in supplying the right amount of nutrients and water over the last 50 years
Increased Agricultural Productivity
- Global fertilizer usage has tripled since 1969
- Global irrigation capacity has almost doubled
Unintended Consequences
- Farm fields, with abundant nutrients and water, attract weeds from surrounding natural lands
- These conditions create a luxury environment for unwanted agricultural pests
Farm Field Environment
- Soil of a farm field is optimized for monoculture growth through added nutrients (fertilizer) and water (irrigation)
- Farmers have increased efficiency in supplying the right amount of nutrients and water over the last 50 years
Increased Agricultural Productivity
- Global fertilizer usage has tripled since 1969
- Global irrigation capacity has almost doubled
Unintended Consequences
- Farm fields, with abundant nutrients and water, attract weeds from surrounding natural lands
- These conditions create a luxury environment for unwanted agricultural pests
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Description
This quiz covers the methods used to create an ideal environment for monoculture growth, including the use of fertilizers and irrigation systems. Learn how these techniques have increased food production over the past 50 years.
