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Which of the following is a disadvantage of planting a variety of crops rather than a monoculture?
A.) It is more likely to lead to crop failure.
B.) It can decrease farming efficiency and profit.
C.) It can promote biodiversity in ecosystems.
D.) It can lead to an increased risk of parasite infection.

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Answer:

D.) It can lead to an increased risk of parasite infection.

Explanation:

Monoculture is a system of farming or cropping whereby a single crop is planted on a given area of land. The opposite of this system of farming is known as multiple cropping, where a variety of crops are cultivated.

One disadvantage of planting a variety of crops over a single crop in monoculture is that it increases the risk of parasite/pest attack on the crops. Parasites and pest can easily shift to the variety of crops planted in the farm.