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"Though there is no single, agreed upon set of factors that should be used to create a metric of sustainability, Drs. Burton and Gliessman both discussed ____ as a useful tool for assessing agroecosystem sustainability based on several dimensions (as opposed to polarizing, mono-dimensional analyses) A. an amoeba-type diagram B. a line graph C. pie chart D. soil texture pyramid - an amoeba-type diagram According to Gliessman, the prevailing modern agricultural system is not sustainable. All of the following are reasons he gives for our unsustainability EXCEPT ___. A. Loss of genetic diversity due to excessive reliance on traditional, local crop varieties B. Dependence on non-renewable inputs like inorganic fertilizer and antibiotics C. Loss of local control over agricultural production D. Damage to hydrological system caused be excessive groundwater use and nutrient pollution - Loss of genetic diversity due to excessive reliance on traditional, local crop varieties In Fresh (2009), Mr. and Mrs. Fox ___ (select all that apply).