Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781305886865
Author: Sizer, Frances , WHITNEY, Ellie
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 15, Problem 18SC
The scientific discipline that uses ecological theory to study design, manage, and evaluate productive agricultural systems to conserve critical resources is known as
a. integrated pest management.
b. sustainability.
c. agroecology.
a. none of the above.
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
Read the article on the following pages and answer the questions below.
a. Compare and contrast salmon farming to wild salmon catching and make note of specific biochemical and ecological advantages and disadvantages.
b. Choose from one of the following issues surrounding fish farming and wild catch and
explain why you think one would be better than the other. Make sure to include connections to concepts covered in the course.
• Effects on local ecosystems
• Cost and availability of resources
• Ecological or cultural opposition
i need asap pls and make sure it’s correct
At any point in time, a number of environmental objectives must be met with a limited amount of economic resources. This means that once an environmental problem is identified, they have to be prioritized. In general, this is done using scientific valuation of the relative risk to human health and the ecology of a given environmental hazard - a procedure known as:
A. Biodiversity
B. Public Goods
C. Risk Assessment
D. Profit maximization
Humans' effect on the environment, which includes a combination of what they consume and the waste they produce, is their A. ecological footprint. B. ecological fingerprint. C. sustainability. D. environmental history.
Chapter 15 Solutions
Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Find more solutions based on key concepts
A worker accidentally ingested an unknown amount of UCo activity. His body burden was measured by whole-body co...
Introduction To Health Physics
During the early part of the 20th century, sulfanilamide (an antibacterial drug) was only administered by injec...
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Binder Ready Version
Using the definitions in Eqs. 1.1 and 1.4, and appropriate diagrams, show that the dot product and cross produc...
Introduction to Electrodynamics
Which of the following would be used to identify an unknown bacterial culture that came from a patient in the i...
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
Whether two metal foil leaves an electroscope get opposite charge when the electroscope is charged.
Physics of Everyday Phenomena
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, health-nutrition and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Which of the following correctly defines sustainability A. Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. B. Meeting presents needs at the expense of future generations. C. Decreasing present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. D. It is a very vague concept, not well-defined yet.arrow_forwardIntroduction: from where are you, which town and country? a, Give a short description of the vegetation in your region and explain the current way of veld utilization in that region. b, which negative or positive aspects con you identify with the current way of utilization? emphasize any negative and /or positive aspects ( for instance continuous vs rotational grazing) c, Give possible (scientific) solutions for the identified problems for example: c1, the advantages of keeping correct animal numbers. c2, An example of a proper rotational grazing c3, ways in which degraded areas (overgrazed, bare areas, eroded, bush encroached) can be treated (or which actions can be implemented) to improve the veld condition.arrow_forwardA biologist is studying the way in which the environment is affecting the reproductive rates of a particular tree species, Acer saccharum, what type of ecology best describes this research? Group of answer choices a. Community b. Landscape c. Individual d. Population e. Ecosystemarrow_forward
- Which of the following would BEST help conserve biodiversity. CHOOSE ONLY ONE a. Plant native trees b. Engage in aquaculture c. Backyard farmingarrow_forwardOptions are: mutulism, commensalism, amensalism, competition and consumer-resourcearrow_forwardAn example of a sustainable agriculture practice is _______. a. widespread use of herbicides and pesticides b. using routine antibiotics for all feed animals c. large-scale irrigation d. composting all plant residues e. feeding livestock in feedlotsarrow_forward
- A city might have certain regions where agricultural use is allowed, other regions where housing developments are allowed, and still other areas where development is not allowed. These designations would collectively be referred to as. recreation areas. zoning ordinances. cultural services. d. ecological services.arrow_forwardWhich values common to all ecosystems are important in value assessment? Why are they important?arrow_forwardThe risks and benefits of the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is a topic of each debate. Which of the following is NOT a risk or benefit of GMOs? A. Higher crop yields B. Enriched certain nutrients C. Use less pesticides D. Dominant competition and promote biodiversityarrow_forward
- Modern day industrial agriculture: a. has had no impact on society. b.has increased our ability to obtain more food from the same area. c.has permanently improved soils, providing more food from less space. d. promotes reductions in use of pesticides and fertilizers e. has rapidly improved soils, allowing continuous conversion of new areas to croplandarrow_forwardMany cultures and religions have customs which deal with the way they use the land. For example, in Judaism, it is required that a field be left fallow (unplanted) every seventh year. What is one beneficial effect of customs like this? A) They prevent the land from being overused. B) They cause less competition among farmers. C) They make the land more valuable to farmers. D) They force people to farm more recklessly at other times. (Not Graded)arrow_forwardThe study of nutrient cycling though the environment is an example of which of the following? a. organismal ecology b. population ecology c. community ecology d. ecosystem ecologyarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Energy flow in ecosystem; Author: MooMooMath and Science;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jBV9vJmXZI;License: Standard youtube license