Living in the Environment 18th Edition by Tyler Miller,Scott Spoolman

Exercise 8

What is the key concept for this section What is soil conservation Describe six ways to reduce topsoil erosion. What is hydroponics , and how can use of it help to deal with soil degradation Distinguish among organic fertilizer , synthetic inorganic fertilizer , animal manure , green manure , and compost. How does crop rotation help to 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. Describe two ways to make meat production and consumption more sustainable. Summarize three important aspects of making a shift to more sustainable food production. Describe the role of organic farming in making this shift. List the advantages of relying more on organic polyculture and perennial crops. What five strategies could help farmers and consumers to shift to more sustainable agriculture What are three important ways in which individual consumers can help to promote more sustainable food production