Question

How do traditional food production practices contribute to a reduction in biodiversity?

A. Air, land, and water are used to produce food, so food that is thrown away is a waste of those original resources.

B. Livestock raised for meat are not as diverse as wild species.

C. Land that is converted to agriculture is no longer a suitable habitat for native species.

D. Agricultural crops are not a good source of food for wild or native species.

Answer 1

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C. Land that is converted to agriculture is no longer a suitable habitat for native species.

Traditional food production practices often involve clearing land for cultivation, leading to the destruction of natural habitats and a reduction in biodiversity. This can result in the displacement or extinction of native plant and animal species that were originally living in those areas. Additionally, the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture can further contribute to a decline in biodiversity by contaminating soil and water sources, harming beneficial insects and pollinators, and affecting other wildlife populations.