| Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships, 8/e Eldon Enger,
Delta College Bradley F. Smith,
Western Washington University
Agricultural Methods and Pest Management
Chapter ObjectivesAfter reading this chapter, you should be able to:
Explain how the invention of new farm machinery encouraged monoculture farming. |
| | | List the advantages and disadvantages of monoculture farming. |
| | | Explain why chemical fertilizers are used. |
| | | Understand how fertilizers alter soil characteristics. |
| | | Explain why modern agriculture makes extensive use of pesticides. |
| | | Differentiate between persistent pesticides and nonpersistent pesticides. |
| | | Explain how chemicals can be used to delay or accelerate the harvesting of a crop. |
| | | List four problems associated with pesticide use. |
| | | Explain why integrated pest management depends upon a complete knowledge of the pest's life history. |
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