1.a.In agriculture cultural control is the practice of modifying the growing environment to reduce the prevalence of unwanted pests. Examples include changing soil pH or fertility levels, irrigation practices, amount of sunlight, temperature, or the use of beneficial animals or insects.
1.b. Cultural control is using the production or utilization methods of a commodity with a concern for insect management. Cultural control practices are usually multipurpose technical procedures that create environments that either avoid high-risk situations for infestations or develop unfavorable conditions for pests.
1.c.Simplicity and low cost are the primary advantages of cultural control tactics, and disadvantages are few as long as these tactics are compatible with a farmer's other management objectives (high yields, mechanization, etc.).
The attraction that holds two covalently bonded atoms together is called covalent bond
Gel electrophoresis is a technique used to separate DNA fragments (or other macromolecules, such as RNA and proteins) based on their size and charge. Electrophoresis involves running a current through a gel containing the molecules of interest.
Answer: C). Extraction
Explanation:
Minerals are the inorganic susbtances obtain from the under surface of the earth crust. They are collectively found in the geosphere of earth.
The mineral formation is a long geomorphic process it does not involve any biological activity. After mineral formation mineral extraction is the next step in the resource cycle.
The extraction process involves mining techniques.
Answer:
<em>The correct option is d) an ecotone</em>
Explanation:
An ecotone can be described as an area of transition between two different biomes. An estuary can be described as an ecotone where the river water meets the seawater. The freshwater biome mixes with the seawater biome in an estuary. Unique plants and animals are grown in an estuary which are adapted to live in such an environment. The water present in an estuary is termed as brackish water. Hence, the correct option is d.