Based on this text, which one of the following describe the agriculture practice of monoculture?
A cultivation of crops poorly suited to the local climate
B production of a single crop in the same field year after year
C application of alfalfa hay as a mulch to promote plant growth
D use of natural pest controls to prevent pest infestations
The correct answer is B: production of a single crop in the same field year after year.
Monoculture refers to the agricultural practice of growing one type of crop exclusively in a particular field over multiple seasons. This can lead to higher efficiency in planting and harvesting but may result in vulnerabilities related to pests and diseases specific to that crop.