5.10 Consequences of Agricultural Practices

• Intensive farming can lead to soil erosion and nutrient depletion
• What is one major environmental impact of using monocultures in farming?

  Biodiversity loss
• What is one economic impact of market fluctuations on farmers?

  Income instability
• What is one social consequence of mechanization in agriculture?

  Rural-urban migration
• How can the decline of traditional farming practices affect rural communities?

  Loss of cultural identity
• What is one cultural consequence of the decline of traditional farming practices?

  Erosion of cultural identity
• What are the three main categories of consequences from agricultural practices?

  Environmental, economic, social
• Runoff of fertilizers can contaminate water sources.


  True
• Order the following sustainable agricultural practices from least to most complex:

  1️⃣ Crop rotation

  2️⃣ Integrated pest management

  3️⃣ Precision farming
• Small-scale farmers often face challenges in accessing credit and technology
• Match the social impact with its description:

  Food Security and Access ↔️ Unequal distribution of resources

  Health and Nutrition ↔️ Exposure to pesticides

  Cultural Changes ↔️ Decline of traditional farming
• The shift towards industrialized agriculture can disrupt the social fabric of rural communities