The contribution of industrialized agriculture to current and projected climate change. Explain the way in which synthetic fertilizer use has increased and list two effects of over fertilization. Explain the way in which industrialized food production systems have caused losses in biodiversity. Definition of agrobiodiversity and the way in which it is being affected by industrialized food production. List the advantages and disadvantages of using genetic engineering in food production. The factors that can limit green revolutions. Compare the benefits and drawbacks of organic agriculture. Define no-till farming. Compare the benefits and harmful effects of industrialized meat production. Explain the connection between feeding livestock and the formation of ocean dead zones. Compare the benefits and harmful effects of aquaculture.
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