AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
A farm grows corn every year on the same field. The most likely soil outcome is
A.nutrient depletion and pest buildup
B.improving fertility automatically
C.fewer pests each year
D.deeper topsoil
Explanation
Core Concept
Continuous corn strips the same nutrients and lets corn pests overwinter in place — the problems rotation exists to solve.
Correct Answer
Anutrient depletion and pest buildup
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