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Which farming method is often environmentally harmful due to chemical input overuse?

1

Commercial farming

2

Intensive subsistence farming

3

Organic farming

4

Shifting cultivation

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Answer

A. Commercial farming

Solution:

Commercial farming often involves excessive use of chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides, which can lead to environmental degradation.

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