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Module Nine Lesson Two Pathway Two Activity

Agriculture and Aquaculture: Traditional vs. Alternatives

Traditional agriculture techniques have some advantages, but can also be damaging to ecosystems. As you complete the chart below, you may need to do a little research.

Traditional Agriculture Method

Advantages

Impacts on Ecosystems

Possible Alternatives

Monoculture

Greater yields. More efficient. Simpler to manage. Higher earnings.

Caused erosion Disrupts the soil. Uses all of the soil nutrients.

Polyculture.

Commercial Pesticides

Commercial Fertilizers

Formulated with Harmful to the accuracy. environment. Balanced because it was carefully designed.

Traditional Irrigation cost effective easy

Causes erosion

Animal waste.

Drip Arigation

What are GMOs? How can these be used to create food for humans? GMOs are genetically modified organisms. These GMOs can be designed to be more efficient and to produce more food. They can also be designed to withstand high temperatures, colder temperatures,rain, and harsher weather conditions. They can also be designed to withstand more pest.d

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