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DyllonKazuo

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Why is soil conservation so important to a food system?
 
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Discuss the concept of sustainability.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Healthy soils are crucial for ensuring the continued growth of natural and managed vegetation, providing feed, fiber, fuel, medicinal products, and other ecosystem services such as climate regulation and oxygen production.

Answer to Question 2

Sustainable means using a harvesting method or resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged.





 

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