Based on the evidence from the soil pH simulation, which crop - corn, soybeans, or sunflowers --would you grow if you were a farmer and why? (2 points)

Question

• Soybeans -- because the harvest is average or low in most cases.
• Sunflowers - because the harvest can be very good while producing moderate pollution.
• Soybeans -- because you have to use a high amount of fertilizer to have good crop quality.
• Sunflowers -- because the water and soil pollution from fertilizer is always moderate.
• Corn -- because the crop quality is low in most cases.
•Corn -- because the sandy loam holds a lot of water, so you can conserve water.

Answer 1

If I were a farmer making a decision based on the evidence from the soil pH simulation, I would choose to grow sunflowers because "the harvest can be very good while producing moderate pollution." This indicates that sunflowers have a strong potential for yield, which is crucial for profitability, even though there may be some environmental considerations.

While soybeans also have advantages, including lower fertilizer needs, their harvest rates are often average or low. Growing corn would not be a favorable option based on the indications of low crop quality in most cases. Therefore, the potential for good harvests paired with moderate pollution from sunflowers makes them the most viable option for sustainable farming practices while still ensuring a profitable crop.