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What was one of the reasons Nissan chose to locate in Sunderland?
What was one of the reasons Nissan chose to locate in Sunderland?
Nissan received a financial grant of £40 million from the UK government to support its operations in Sunderland.
Nissan received a financial grant of £40 million from the UK government to support its operations in Sunderland.
True
What type of plot of land was allocated to Nissan for their factory construction?
What type of plot of land was allocated to Nissan for their factory construction?
300-acre disused airfield
Sunderland's good transport and communication network includes ______ and ______ links with major UK cities.
Sunderland's good transport and communication network includes ______ and ______ links with major UK cities.
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Match Nissan's location requirements in Sunderland with the corresponding details:
Match Nissan's location requirements in Sunderland with the corresponding details:
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Which type of farm is primarily focused on growing crops?
Which type of farm is primarily focused on growing crops?
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Commercial farming refers to growing food only for personal consumption.
Commercial farming refers to growing food only for personal consumption.
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What impact can agriculture have on soil?
What impact can agriculture have on soil?
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Pastoral farms primarily raise ______ for food.
Pastoral farms primarily raise ______ for food.
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Match the farming system with its description:
Match the farming system with its description:
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Which of the following is NOT a factor in selecting a site for an industry?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in selecting a site for an industry?
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Monocultures can enhance ecosystem diversity.
Monocultures can enhance ecosystem diversity.
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List one negative impact of agriculture on ecosystems.
List one negative impact of agriculture on ecosystems.
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Study Notes
Agricultural Systems
- Farms are areas of land used to grow crops and/or raise livestock.
- Farm types include arable (crops), pastoral (animals), mixed (both), and market gardens (fruits, vegetables, flowers).
- Farming can be commercial (profit-driven) or subsistence (feeding the family).
- Farms function as systems with inputs, processes, and outputs.
Farm Inputs
- Physical factors like climate and soil conditions.
- Human factors like subsidies, machinery, labor, pesticides/fertilizers, and seeds.
Farm Processes
- Ploughing, milking, sowing, sheep shearing, pest control, fertilizing, harvesting, and feeding are involved.
Farm Outputs
- Cereal crops, hay/straw, milk, meat, manure, vegetables, and eggs are outputs
Five Factors for Finding an Industry Location
- Costs, workforce capacity, regional capability, regional culture, and customer proximity are crucial.
Nissan's Location Requirements in Sunderland
- Sunderland's skilled workforce, transport network, government support, and large plot of land were factors in Nissan's decision.
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Explore the various types of agricultural systems, including inputs, processes, and outputs associated with farming. Understand the impacts of farming on ecosystems and biodiversity. This quiz covers essential concepts related to arable, pastoral, and mixed farming.
