Question

which of the following practices is not a characteristic of sustainable agriculture?
a. overusing chemical fertilizers
b. protecting biodiversity of species
c. reducing resource depletion
d. enhancing natural soil fertility

which farming practice can help mitigate the effects of climate change?
a. sustainable agriculture reducing emissions
b. high - input farming using chemicals
c. monoculture of single crops
d. intensive farming with high inputs

Explanation:

First Question (Which of the following practices is NOT a characteristic of sustainable agriculture?)

Sustainable agriculture aims to be environmentally friendly, preserve resources, and support biodiversity. Overusing chemical fertilizers harms the environment (e.g., soil degradation, water pollution) and is not sustainable. Protecting biodiversity, reducing resource depletion, and enhancing natural soil fertility are key sustainable practices.

Sustainable agriculture that reduces emissions (e.g., lower greenhouse gas emissions from farming) helps mitigate climate change. High - input chemical farming, monoculture, and intensive high - input farming often increase emissions and harm the environment, so they don't help mitigate climate change.

Answer:

a. Overusing chemical fertilizers

Second Question (Which farming practice can help mitigate the effects of climate change?)