Environmental Science 15th Edition by Scott Spoolman,Tyler Miller

Exercise 10

What is the key concept for this section? What is soil conservation ? Describe six ways to reduce topsoil erosion. Distinguish among organic fertilizer , synthetic inorganic fertilizer , animal manure , green manure , and compost. How does crop rotation help restore topsoil fertility? What are some ways to prevent and some ways to clean up soil salinization? How can we reduce desertification? Describe three ways to make aquaculture more sustainable. What are some ways to make meat production and consumption more sustainable? Summarize three important components of a more sustainable food production system. List the advantages of relying more on organic polyculture and perennial crops. What are five strategies that could help farmers and consumers to shift to more sustainable food production? What are three important ways in which individual consumers can help to promote more sustainable food production?