Which of the following terms best describes the use of environmentally friendly farming methods to conserve soil and water?
a. slash-and-burn farming
b. sustainable agriculture
c. conservation
d. ecology

b. sustainable agriculture

Sustainable agriculture represents a compromise between the needs of the present generation and the protection of future ones. It refers to those agricultural practices that strive to maintain a healthy environment without dismissing economic profitability. Farmers who want to cultivate the land in a sustainable way use particular methods to conserve soil and water, always striving for the preservation of these ecosystems. Practices include minimizing water use, strengthening local economies and lowering pollution levels.

the invasive species was introduced due to commercial purpouses, as there was a demand for fur clothes and hence, a business opportunity connected to this product. actually, it was when the nutrias scaped, causing harm to the us ecosystems when they acquired the status of invasive species. in this case they have caused an environmental problem, but it could have affected also economic interests or even human health.