A farmer in a tropical rain forest climate currently grows tea. The farmer is debating whether to use intercropping to grow both rubber and tea. In 3–5 sentences, analyze the costs and benefits of adopting this sustainable farming practice.(4 points)
Intercropping rubber and tea in a tropical rainforest climate can have several benefits. Firstly, it allows the farmer to diversify their income by cultivating two different crops. Rubber has high demand and value in the market, offering the potential for increased profits. Secondly, intercropping can improve soil fertility and reduce the risk of pest and disease outbreaks as different crops may have different nutrient requirements and attract different pests. Lastly, intercropping can provide shade for the tea plants, reducing evapotranspiration and the need for additional irrigation. However, intercropping might also have some additional costs, such as the need for specialized knowledge and management practices for both crops, as well as potential competition for resources between the two plants.
Which of the following is one effect waves have on shorelines?(1 point)
Responses
They cause shorelines to move inland.
They cause shorelines to move inland.
They cause shorelines to deepen.
They cause shorelines to deepen.
They cause shorelines to extend further into the water.
They cause shorelines to extend further into the water.
They cause shorelines to widen.
They cause shorelines to move inland.
Land Resources Unit Test
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Question
Use the table to answer the question.
A town is considering adopting a flood mitigation strategy. The results of its study are shown in the table below.
Criteria Building Flood Diversion Channels Elevating Buildings in the Flood Plain
Time required 3 years 5 years
Initial cost $20 million $55 million
Annual maintenance costs $10,000 $1,000
Number of residents displaced 250 40
Which of the following statements provides the best analysis of the data?
(1 point)
Responses
The town should build the diversion channels because this option will displace fewer people.
The town should build the diversion channels because this option will displace fewer people.
The town should elevate buildings in the flood plain because the maintenance costs are lower.
The town should elevate buildings in the flood plain because the maintenance costs are lower.
The town should build the diversion channels because this option is more cost efficient.
The town should build the diversion channels because this option is more cost efficient.
The town should elevate buildings in the flood plain because the work will be completed sooner.
The town should elevate buildings in the flood plain because the work will be completed sooner.