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AP Human Geography
Unit 5 – Agriculture and Rural Land–Use
Topic 5.6
How does commercial farming impact the environment in agricultural production regions?
Commercial farming improves soil fertility through intensive usage.
It reduces deforestation by concentrating on high yield crops.
It significantly decreases carbon emissions due to mechanization.
Commercial farming often leads to environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity.
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AP Human Geography - 5.6 Agricultural Production Regions
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