Which term describes farming with large plantings of a single crop?

• A. Monocropping
• B. Mechanized farming
• C. Fertilizer
• D. Pesticide

Answer: (A)

This question is about the planting pattern in agriculture. Monocropping describes farming a single crop across a large area or repeatedly in the same field. This approach is common in industrial agriculture because it streamlines planting, harvesting, machinery use, and supply chains, often boosting yields per acre. However, growing only one crop over wide areas reduces biodiversity and can make crops more vulnerable to pests, diseases, and soil nutrient depletion unless managed with rotations, cover crops, or inputs.

The other terms refer to inputs or methods rather than the pattern of what is planted. Mechanized farming describes the use of machines, not a single-crop pattern. Fertilizer and pesticide are inputs used to enhance growth or control pests, not descriptions of how crops are arranged across the landscape.