Effects of Agricultural Activities on Ecological System

Biology SSS 1 Third Term

WEEK 3

Effects of Agricultural Activities on Ecological System

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

1. Explain the effect of agricultural practices such as bush burning on  ecosystem
2. Explain the effect of different types of farming methods on ecosystem

Content

The following agricultural or farming practices carried out by farmers have some effects or consequences on the ecological system. These agricultural practices and their effects include:

A. Bush Burning

Bush burning involves the setting of fire on the bush to clear out the vegetation.

Effects of Bush Burning

1. Burning of bush destroys the organic matter in the soil.
2. The atmosphere is polluted with smoke.
3. Many of the micro-organisms are killed
4. Bush burning brings about the growth…