Question

Crop rotation is a planned order of specific crops planted on the same field. Crop rotation means that succeeding crops are of adifferent genus and species. Examples are row crops planted after small grains or grain crops after legumes. The planned rotationmay be for a two- or three-year period.What is a LIKELY ecological impact of crop rotation?A) The main crop becomes resistant to pests.B) It can interrupt the life cycles of certain pests.C) Lesser amounts of nitrogen are needed in the soilD) It ensures the presence of a single type of nutrient in the soilPlease select the correct answer choice.

Answer 1

A likely ecological impact of crop rotation is that it ensures the presence of a single type of nutrient in the soil. (option D)