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which is not a practice that improves soil health?
soil compaction
crop rotation
reduced tillage
organic waste utillisation
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food miles are
amount of greenhouse gases emitted from transporting food
the distance food has travelled
airplanes in the night sky
distance it travels from your plate to your mouth
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social equity means:
systems promote fair access to food/resources supporting rights of people
sustainable food systems can lead to more stable farm incomes/job creation
organic farming practices using natural fertilisers derived from plants etc
sustainable practices help reduce land degradation/water pollution
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what is a positive effect of water management?
wildlife death
soil degradation
healthy wetlands
loss of habitat
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which is NOT a way to preserve biodiversity?
save the bees!
planting local crops
introducing invasive species
supporting local projects
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when variety of species help control pest populations naturally, reducing the need for chemical pesticides, it is called
circular economy
disease protection
resilience
natural pest managment
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what is a negative impact of water management
environmental protection
economic viability
social equity
salination
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sustainable food systems aim to minimise the use of synthetic chemicals mainly including:
fertilisers
urea
greenhouse gases
pesticides
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buying from local farmers helps sustain local jobs and economies
True
False
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diverse agricultural systems are not more resilient to climate change and extreme weather events
False
True
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what practices can improve water managment
inadequate infrastructure
consevation techniques
conversation techniques
pollution prevention
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disease protection = diverse ecosystems can reduce the spread of diseases among crops and livestock
True
False
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what is not a benefit for reducing food miles?
safer food supply
fresh produce contains more nutrients
no change in amount of greenhouse has emissions
decrease in greenhouse gas emissions
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what does the definition of biodiversity refer to
the types of plants found in a habitat
the amount of species in a habitat
the population of a particular species in a habitat
the variety of life forms in a habitat
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economic viability: sustainable practices help reduce land degradation, water pollution & greenhouse gases
True
False
