Answer: C. cropping patterns
Explanation:
Cropping pattern can be defined as the area in which the different crops grow at different times of the year. It also consider the spatial arrangement and time used to grow a sequence of crops that are grown in a particular area of land.
The given situation is indicative of the cropping patterns as different crops are grown in the same land over particular period of the year.
D. Predators
Predators keep populations of other species in check. This was pretty clearly demonstrated in Yellowstone National Park after the wolves were eradicated there. The deer populations increased to the point that the aspen trees nearly disappeared due to the saplings' being eaten by deer. Since the reintroduction of wolves to the park, the aspen trees have begun to flourish once again.
Prophage occurs when it detaches from carbohydrates to create a virus. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or the penultimate option or option "C". I hope that this is the answer that has actually come to your desired help.