Question

1. the concept of sustainability is primarily concerned with:

a. reducing crop diversity
b. eliminating all agricultural practices
c. using resources responsibly to maintain them for the future
d. immediate profit from land

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Reducing crop diversity goes against sustainability, as diversity is important for ecosystem health and resilience.
• Option b: Eliminating all agricultural practices is extreme and not in line with sustainability, which aims to manage resources, not eliminate practices.
• Option c: Sustainability focuses on using resources (like natural, agricultural, etc.) in a way that ensures they are available for future generations, which matches the definition of responsible resource use.
• Option d: Immediate profit from land often leads to over - exploitation, which is unsustainable.

Answer:

c. Using resources responsibly to maintain them for the future