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Food supply
Higher
2 marks
Explain why intensive farming produces more food per unit area than extensive farming, but may have environmental disadvantages.
A
Intensive farming maximises yield but causes water pollution (eutrophication), reduced biodiversity from pesticides, and animal welfare issues
B
Intensive farming is always sustainable and has no environmental impact
C
Extensive farming produces more food per hectare than intensive farming
D
Only organic farming can produce sufficient food for the world
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