Which of the Following Is Not a Harmful Practice of Modern

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a harmful practice of modern farming?

• A) heavy use of pesticides and herbicides
• B) polyculture planting
• C) heavy use of fertilizers
• D) generous irrigation
• E) increased fuel consumption

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Definitions:

Unrelated Diversification

A business strategy where a company expands into markets or products that are not related to its current operations.

Business Cycles

The fluctuations in economic activity that an economy experiences over a period of time, marked by periods of expansion and contraction.

Economic Fluctuations

Variations in the level of economic activity over a period of time, often characterized by periods of growth (expansions) and contraction (recessions).

Retrenchment Strategy

A business strategy focused on reducing the scale or scope of a corporation's operations to become more financially stable.