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Paper 3 structured question: Food supply

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Large-scale monoculture farming involves growing one type of crop over a large area.

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Monoculture Farming

Farmers often choose to grow a single crop extensively to increase efficiency and output. However, this practice has both advantages and disadvantages for the environment and farming sustainability.

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    Describe one advantage of cultivating large-scale monocultures of crops.

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Monoculture Farming Effects

Monoculture farming can lead to problems such as soil nutrient depletion and increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.

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    Describe two disadvantages of cultivating large-scale monocultures of crops.

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