Which of the Following Agricultural Practices Is Supported by Our

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following agricultural practices is supported by our current knowledge of the evolutionary process?

• A) applying fertilizers and irrigation to newly established crops
• B) periodically fallowing a field to give it time for nutrient accumulation
• C) using a large variety of pest control methods on a rotating basis to retard the development of pesticide resistance
• D) reducing a crop's genetic diversity, such as maturation or grain size, so that it becomes more uniform and easier to harvest and process

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Blood Vessel

Cylindrical vessels that transport blood throughout organs and tissues, including veins, arteries, and capillaries.

Dermis

The dermis is the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that contains nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels, providing strength and elasticity to the skin.

Blood Clot

A gel-like mass formed by platelets and fibrin in the blood to stop bleeding by sealing wounds.

Extracellular Material

Substances found outside the cells that provide structural and biochemical support to surrounding cells.