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A farmer is concerned about the declining population of pollinator insects in his area, which is negatively impacting his crop yields. To promote biodiversity and support pollinators, he decides to plant a strip of native wildflowers around his fields. This action is an example of:
- AGenetic modification
- BPesticide application
- CHabitat restoration
- DMonoculture farming
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Correct answer: C. Habitat restoration
Planting native wildflowers to support pollinator populations and improve crop yields is a direct effort to restore or enhance a specific habitat (for pollinators) and its ecological function (pollination).
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Genetic modification involves altering an organism's DNA and is unrelated to creating a natural habitat for pollinators.
- B. Pesticide application typically harms insects, including pollinators, and would worsen the problem, not solve it.
- D. Monoculture farming involves growing a single crop over a large area, which typically reduces biodiversity, contrary to the farmer's goal.
Ecosystem Restoration
The process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed, often involving reintroducing native species or restoring natural processes.
- Aims to recover ecological integrity
- Can involve reintroducing native flora/fauna
- Often focuses on restoring ecosystem services (e.g., pollination)
- Contributes to biodiversity conservation
- Requires understanding of ecological principles
Memory trick: Restore habitats to help nature thrive.