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AP Human Geography Flashcards: Consequences Of Agricultural Practices

Study Consequences Of Agricultural Practices in AP Human Geography with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify a consequence of antibiotic use in livestock.

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Antibiotic resistance. Overuse creates bacteria that survive antibiotic treatments.

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AP Human Geography: Agriculture and Rural Land-Use

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Secondary-source excerpt (practice: monoculture): In a temperate region specializing in continuous soybean production, agronomists report that uniform crop genetics and synchronized planting dates can simplify mechanization and marketing. However, they also document faster depletion of specific soil nutrients and greater susceptibility to a single pathogen, leading to episodic yield collapses when a resistant strain is absent. The authors emphasize that outcomes depend on rotations, integrated pest management, and access to credit that buffers farmers during price swings. Which of the following is the most significant environmental consequence of the agricultural practice described?
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