Question

question # 4
multiple choice
which term best describes the type of farming that does not use pesticides, growth hormones, or other chemicals?
sustainable
ecological
subsistence
organic

Explanation:

Sustainable farming focuses on long-term environmental health but may allow limited chemical use. Ecological farming emphasizes ecosystem balance but is a broader term. Subsistence farming is focused on producing food for the farmer's own needs, not defined by chemical avoidance. Organic farming is specifically defined as avoiding synthetic pesticides, growth hormones, and other artificial chemicals.

Answer:

D. organic