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Monocropping

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

An agricultural practice of growing a single crop repeatedly in the same area, which depletes soil nutrients and moisture.

AP course connection

Topic 5.4: 5.4 Impacts of Agricultural Practices

Unit 5