Question

What effects do modern farming techniques have on world biodiversity?

Check all that apply.

A. The relationship between biodiversity and monoculture is mutually beneficial, so biodiversity increases with crop yield.
B. Pesticides have helped to create new environments without insects, thus creating new habitats and increasing biodiversity.
C. Biodiversity is expanding as more and more crops are grown.
D. Monoculture, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers have greatly reduced the biodiversity of the world.