Food Production Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
how can food production be increased?
A
- GM Crops
- Monoculture
- Intensive Farming
2
Q
what can happen in monoculture and intensive farming?
A
overuse of fertilizers
3
Q
whats an essential element in all food chains?
A
nitrogen
4
Q
what is nitrogen a component of?
A
protein
5
Q
what is essential for growth?
A
protein
6
Q
how do plants take in nitrogen?
A
through their roots from the soil in the form of nitrates?
7
Q
what are responsible for recycling nutrients in ecosystems?
A
decomposers
8
Q
what do decomposers include.
A
bacteria and fungi.
9
Q
what is bioaccumulation?
A
the build up of pesticides consumed throughout food chains?
10
Q
what is sometimes used instead of chemicals?
A
biological control
