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Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice

Paper 1 structured question: Impact of agriculture

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Impact of agriculture

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Agricultural practices such as excessive pesticide use and overapplication of fertilizers can impact the environment and human populations.

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Impacts of Excessive Pesticide and Fertilizer Use

Excessive use of pesticides and herbicides can contaminate ecosystems, while overapplication of fertilizers can cause nutrient pollution in water bodies.

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    Explain how excessive pesticide use and overapplication of fertilizers affect the environment.

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Effects of Poor Irrigation Management

Poor irrigation management can lead to salinization and waterlogging of soils, which negatively affect crop growth and soil health.

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    Outline two environmental problems caused by poor irrigation management.

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