Question

env sci-corona
assessment 2 - threats to grasslands
grasslands: conservation & management
4 of 5
which of the following limits the biodiversity of grasslands?
○ farming a single variation of a crop
○ pesticides and fertilizers
○ grazing animals
○ loss of topsoil

Explanation:

Farming a single crop (monoculture) reduces species variety, directly limiting grassland biodiversity. Pesticides/fertilizers, grazing, and topsoil loss impact ecosystems but monoculture’s focus on one crop is a key biodiversity limiter here.

Answer:

Farming a single variation of a crop