According to the U

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, a well-designed____ can reduce synthetic pesticide use and pest control costs by 50-65%, without reducing crop yields and food quality.

• A) integrated pest management program
• B) polyculture farm
• C) organic farm
• D) crop rotation program
• E) natural predator habitat restoration program

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Definitions:

Genetic Traits

Characteristics or attributes of an organism determined by its genetic makeup.

Critical Population Density

The threshold of population size beyond which a specific area's resources could not sustainably support life, leading to environmental degradation or population decline.

Gene Pool

The complete set of genetic information in the breeding population of a particular species, representing the variety of genes available.

Inbreeding

The breeding of closely related individuals, which can increase the risk of offspring inheriting genetic defects or diseases.