Multiple choice

How does a polyculture environment increase agriculture's sustainability?

  1. increases needs for fertilizer and water

  2. increases needs for more healthy topsoil

  3. decreases needs for fertilizer and water

  4. decreases the amount of healthy topsoil present
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Polyculture, the practice of growing multiple crops together, promotes biodiversity and natural pest control. This diversity reduces the need for external synthetic inputs like fertilizers and water compared to monoculture.

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