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1. Explain briefly the different factors that contribute to environmental
impacts of food production.
Answer:There are a number of important issues in agricultural food
production and consumption that have significant impacts on the
environment and human health such as soil bio diversity, desertification,
water use and water pollution, energy, climate change, chemicals, food
safety and biotechnology

2. Explain briefly the reason why exorbitant use of fertilizers, herbicides,

and pesticides is unsustainable and damage the health of the ecosystem.
Answer: For a variety of reasons, overusing pesticides, herbicides, and
fertilizers can be unsustainable and detrimental to the environment.
Pollution of the environment
Pesticides and fertilizers can contaminate the soil, water, and air. In
addition to decreasing soil quality, fertilizers can also destroy soil
microorganisms.
The process of eutrophication
Nitrates and phosphorus, two ingredients in fertilizers that can lead to
eutrophication, are among them. The process of nutrient enrichment in
aquatic bodies, known as eutrophication, can result in the growth of algae
and lower oxygen levels for aquatic life.