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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of shifting cultivation?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of shifting cultivation?
What is the primary reason for the nomadic lifestyle of herders?
What is the primary reason for the nomadic lifestyle of herders?
Which of the following is a direct consequence of the nomadic lifestyle?
Which of the following is a direct consequence of the nomadic lifestyle?
What is the primary advantage of ranching compared to traditional farming?
What is the primary advantage of ranching compared to traditional farming?
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How do shifting cultivation and nomadic herding differ in terms of land use?
How do shifting cultivation and nomadic herding differ in terms of land use?
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What agricultural practice is commonly found in periphery countries with tropical climates and relies heavily on cheap labor?
What agricultural practice is commonly found in periphery countries with tropical climates and relies heavily on cheap labor?
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Which of the following supports the idea of environmental possibilism?
Which of the following supports the idea of environmental possibilism?
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Why is intensive agricultural practice often located closer to population centers?
Why is intensive agricultural practice often located closer to population centers?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of extensive agricultural practices?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of extensive agricultural practices?
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Which type of agriculture is most likely to be practiced in a Mediterranean climate?
Which type of agriculture is most likely to be practiced in a Mediterranean climate?
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What is one way that advancements in agricultural technology have helped to counter the Malthusian theory?
What is one way that advancements in agricultural technology have helped to counter the Malthusian theory?
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Which two agricultural practices rely heavily on the use of high-yield crops?
Which two agricultural practices rely heavily on the use of high-yield crops?
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Which of the following is an example of a cash crop often grown in plantation agriculture?
Which of the following is an example of a cash crop often grown in plantation agriculture?
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Flashcards
Shifting Cultivation
Shifting Cultivation
A farming system in tropical areas where land is cleared for crops that are grown until soil nutrients are depleted, followed by fallow periods for regeneration.
Nomadic Herding
Nomadic Herding
A method of livestock rearing where herders migrate with their animals across specific regions due to unsuitable conditions for settled farming.
Ranching
Ranching
A large-scale agricultural practice focused on raising animals for meat, often in areas unsuitable for crops, far from cities to reduce costs.
Fallow Period
Fallow Period
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Physical Constraints in Agriculture
Physical Constraints in Agriculture
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Tropical Climates
Tropical Climates
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Subtropical Climates
Subtropical Climates
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Intensive Agricultural Practices
Intensive Agricultural Practices
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Plantation Agriculture
Plantation Agriculture
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Mixed Crop and Livestock Agriculture
Mixed Crop and Livestock Agriculture
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Extensive Agricultural Practices
Extensive Agricultural Practices
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Advancements in Agricultural Technology
Advancements in Agricultural Technology
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Environmental Possibilism
Environmental Possibilism
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Study Notes
Agricultural Practices and Their Relationship to Climate
- Different climates support different agricultural practices due to variations in growing seasons, arable land, water access, and space for production.
- Tropical Climates - Coffee, sugar, and pineapple are commonly grown.
- Subtropical Climates - Rice, cotton, and tobacco are frequently cultivated.
- Grasslands and Continental Steppes - Cattle ranching, sheep, goats, horses, and camels are common.
- Mediterranean Climates - Grapes, olives, and dates thrive in these regions.
- Warm Mid-Latitude Climates - Vegetables, fruits, and rice are prominent crops.
- Cold Mid-Latitude Climates - Wheat, barley, livestock, and dairy farming are prevalent.
Advancements in Agricultural Technology
- Fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides enhance crop yields.
- Genetic modification increases plant and animal growth rates and expands suitable environments for cultivation.
- Greenhouses, vertical farming, and community gardens allow food production in previously unsuitable urban areas.
- Irrigation, GPS, and GIS improve farming efficiency, crop understanding, and water management.
- Environmental possibilism illustrates how technological advancements counter the Malthusian theory.
Intensive Agricultural Practices
- Intensive agricultural practices utilize less land but require more capital and labor.
- Located closer to population centers and aim for high yields.
- Plantation agriculture - Found in periphery countries, often former colonies, with tropical climates and cheap labor.
- Focuses on cash crops, grown for sale rather than local consumption.
- Examples include coffee, sugar, tobacco, and tea.
- Mixed crop and livestock agriculture - Prevalent in developed countries, combines crop production (e.g., corn, soybeans) with livestock raising.
- Crops are used to feed livestock, ultimately sold for market consumption.
- Market gardening (truck farms) - Located in areas with long growing seasons, such as the southeastern US, specializing in fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Often employs migrant labor to minimize costs and uses frozen, canned, or processed methods for distribution.
Extensive Agricultural Practices
- Extensive agricultural practices utilize less labor and capital but require large amounts of land and have lower yields.
- Typically located farther from population centers.
- Shifting cultivation - Primarily practiced in tropical climates, involves clearing rainforest land for cultivation.
- Crops are continuously planted until soil depletion occurs, followed by fallow periods for nutrient regeneration.
- New land is then cleared, repeating the cycle.
- Nomadic herding - Concentrated in Central and Southwest Asia, as well as North Africa, where sedentary agriculture is unsuitable due to physical constraints.
- People move with livestock (cattle, sheep, goats) in a designated geographic area.
- Limited population size and possessions due to constant movement.
- Ranching - Found in areas with land unfit for traditional farming, often characterized by lower land prices.
- Requires significant land area and is situated farther from population centers to minimize costs.
- Maximizes profits through lower costs due to remote locations.
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Explore how different climates influence agricultural practices, from tropical coffee cultivation to cold mid-latitude wheat farming. This quiz also covers advancements in agricultural technology, including genetic modification and the use of fertilizers. Test your knowledge on the relationship between climate and agriculture.
