Conventional Farming Creates Problems for the Environment

question 47

Multiple Choice

Conventional farming creates problems for the environment. An international team of experts proposed some steps to help solve such problems, including

• A) relying more on growing pest-resistant crops and using other integrated pest management techniques.
• B) increasing the production of grain-fed beef and dairy foods.
• C) finding ways to increase food production without relying on biotechnological advances in agriculture.
• D) eliminating chemical means of pest management, because such methods harm the environment and human health.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead Cost

Indirect costs related to manufacturing that cannot be traced directly to individual products, such as maintenance and factory manager salaries.

Produced Units

The total number of items manufactured by a company during a specific period.

Variable Cost Per Unit

The cost that varies with the production volume, calculated per unit of product.

Sold Units

The quantity of items or products sold by a company or retailer within a specific period.