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Which type of agriculture is considered to be the world's oldest and most resilient agroecosystem?
Which type of agriculture is considered to be the world's oldest and most resilient agroecosystem?
- Artificial fertilizers
- Traditional farming
- Forest gardening (correct)
- Chemical pesticides
When were artificial fertilizers first created?
When were artificial fertilizers first created?
- During World War I
- During the 1940s
- During prehistoric times
- During the 18th century (correct)
What was the process used to mass-produce ammonia-based fertilizers during World War I?
What was the process used to mass-produce ammonia-based fertilizers during World War I?
- Chemical pesticides
- Haber-Bosch process (correct)
- Soil compaction
- Superphosphates
Which agricultural techniques were referred to as the 'pesticide era'?
Which agricultural techniques were referred to as the 'pesticide era'?
What were some of the longer term side effects of the new agricultural techniques?
What were some of the longer term side effects of the new agricultural techniques?
Which term best defines a watershed?
Which term best defines a watershed?
What is the main goal of watershed development approach?
What is the main goal of watershed development approach?
How is watershed management defined?
How is watershed management defined?
What is the purpose of watershed management?
What is the purpose of watershed management?
How does watershed management differ from individual farm development?
How does watershed management differ from individual farm development?