Maintaining the Fallow Period Is Essential for the Sustainability of Which

question 45

Multiple Choice

Maintaining the fallow period is essential for the sustainability of which system?

• A)horticulture
• B)agriculture
• C)pastoralism
• D)foraging
• E)industrialism/informatics

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Definitions:

Mangrove Swamp

Coastal wetlands found in tropical and subtropical regions, characterized by salt-tolerant trees and bushes adapted to high salt and brackish water conditions.

Euphotic Zone

The upper layer of a body of water that receives sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis, where most aquatic life is concentrated due to the availability of light.

Phosphate

A chemical compound that is vital for plant growth and is used extensively in fertilizers.

Nitrates

Inorganic compounds made of nitrogen and oxygen, NO3−, that are often used as fertilizers but can contribute to water pollution if overused.