[Campbell Biology P.857] According to the text, which of the following practices are compone... | Practice Question
According to the text, which of the following practices are components of "sustainable agriculture"?
A: Prudent use of irrigation and soil amendments, protection of topsoil from salinization and erosion, and restoration of degraded lands.
B: Clearing new frontiers for farming, extensive use of chemical pesticides, and rapid depletion of aquifers.
C: Relying solely on natural nutrient recycling, avoiding all forms of fertilization, and extensive use of flood irrigation.
D: Prioritizing immediate high crop yields above all else, ignoring soil pH, and extensive use of energy-intensive fertilizers.
Explanation
The text explicitly states that 'Sustainable agriculture includes the prudent use of irrigation and soil amendments, the protection of topsoil from salinization and erosion, and the restoration of degraded lands.' Options B, C, and D describe practices that are either unsustainable or contradict the principles mentioned.