Agricultural Practices and Products Quiz

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What is Nomadic Herding?

Seasonal movement of livestock (correct)

Planting crops on flat lands

Farming using monocultures

Crop cultivation in tropical regions

Explain Swidden Agriculture.

A form of farming that clears land by burning it and fertilizes the soil with ashes.

What is the primary purpose of Terrace Farming?

To promote urban agriculture

To create flat lands on mountain slopes (correct)

To increase animal husbandry

To enhance mechanized farming

Define Livestock Ranching.

An extensive agricultural activity involving raising livestock over vast areas. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mediterranean Agriculture?

An agricultural system in Mediterranean climates with diverse specialty crops. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main crop focus in Plantation Agriculture?

Cash crops. Signup and view all the answers

List some products associated with Mesoamerica/Andes.

Turkey, llamas, alpacas, maize, potatoes, squash, cotton. Signup and view all the answers

What are typical crops of Sub-Saharan Africa?

Coffee, sorghum, millet, yams. Signup and view all the answers

Identify crops commonly found in Mesopotamia.

Cattle, goats, chickens, wheat, lentils, barley, oats, rye. Signup and view all the answers

Which crops are primarily cultivated in East Asia?

Rice, soybeans, millet. Signup and view all the answers

What fruits are commonly grown in Southeast Asia?

Mango, taro, banana, coconut. Signup and view all the answers

Define Aquaculture.

The rearing of aquatic animals or cultivation of aquatic plants for food. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Market Gardening?

Small-scale production of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Dairy Farming from Livestock Ranching?

Dairy farming focuses on milk production, not meat. Signup and view all the answers

What is Mixed Livestock and Crop Farming?

Growing crops alongside livestock and using manure to fertilize crops. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Commercial Grain Farming?

To produce grain primarily for profit. Signup and view all the answers

What does Truck Farming involve?

The production of vegetable crops for shipment to distant markets. Signup and view all the answers

Extensive agriculture is characterized by low __________ and low yield per unit of energy added.

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Intensive agriculture typically has high capital, resulting in high __________.

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Study Notes

Agricultural Practices

Nomadic Herding involves seasonal livestock movement to access grazing land and water, prevalent in arid regions like the Sahara and Central Asia.
Swidden Agriculture/Slash and Burn is a farming technique in nutrient-poor tropical areas, involving land clearing and burning, followed by years of fallow for soil recovery.
Terrace Farming creates flat farming areas on mountain slopes, reducing erosion and conserving water, particularly for crops like rice and barley.
Livestock Ranching is extensive agriculture for raising livestock in large semi-arid spaces, notably in regions like the American West.
Mediterranean Agriculture thrives in climates with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, producing specialty crops such as olives and citrus.
Plantation Agriculture involves large-scale cultivation of cash crops, often relying on coerced labor and monocultures.

Regional Agricultural Products

Mesoamerica/Andes yield crops like maize, potatoes, and various livestock such as llamas.
Sub-Saharan Africa is noted for producing coffee and yams.
Mesopotamia/Southwest Asia is rich in livestock (cattle, goats) and crops like wheat and barley.
East Asia primarily grows rice and soybeans.
Southeast Asia cultivates crops such as mangoes and coconuts.

Aquaculture and Small-Scale Gardening

Aquaculture is focused on rearing aquatic animals and plants, often in artificial settings.
Market Gardening is characterized by small-scale production of diverse crops sold directly to buyers, emphasizing manual labor.

Dairy and Livestock Management

Dairy Farming prioritizes milk production in cool temperate regions, with high yield areas in Northeastern USA and Europe.
Mixed Livestock and Crop Farming integrates crop production and livestock management, enhancing sustainability through manure use.

Commercial Farming and Yield Types

Commercial Grain Farming focuses on large-scale wheat production mainly in the American Midwest.
Truck Farming entails large-scale veggie production for distant market shipment.
Extensive Agriculture uses lower inputs and yields per area compared to intensive practices.
Intensive Agriculture emphasizes high input costs for higher crop yields and profits, contrasting with extensive models.

Other Noteworthy Concepts

Desertification is an emerging issue affecting agricultural viability in susceptible areas, impacting both productivity and ecosystem health.

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Description

This quiz explores various agricultural practices such as nomadic herding, swidden agriculture, and terrace farming. Additionally, it covers regional agricultural products from areas like Mesoamerica and the Andes. Test your knowledge on these farming techniques and their geographical significance.