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Which agricultural practice is characterized by the continuous movement of people and livestock within a defined geographical area?
Which agricultural practice is characterized by the continuous movement of people and livestock within a defined geographical area?
Which statement accurately reflects the primary reason for the prevalence of market gardening in the Southeastern US?
Which statement accurately reflects the primary reason for the prevalence of market gardening in the Southeastern US?
Which agricultural practice is typically associated with the depletion of soil nutrients and the subsequent need for fallow periods?
Which agricultural practice is typically associated with the depletion of soil nutrients and the subsequent need for fallow periods?
What is the primary focus of ranching as an agricultural practice?
What is the primary focus of ranching as an agricultural practice?
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Which of these is a common feature of nomadic herding, contrasting it with other agricultural practices?
Which of these is a common feature of nomadic herding, contrasting it with other agricultural practices?
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Which crops are typically associated with tropical climates?
Which crops are typically associated with tropical climates?
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What is a common outcome of exporting cash crops from developing countries?
What is a common outcome of exporting cash crops from developing countries?
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Which technology has NOT been cited as a means to optimize agricultural production?
Which technology has NOT been cited as a means to optimize agricultural production?
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In which type of climate is mixed crop and livestock agriculture most prevalent?
In which type of climate is mixed crop and livestock agriculture most prevalent?
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What is a characteristic of plantation agriculture?
What is a characteristic of plantation agriculture?
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Which of the following is an example of environmental possibilism?
Which of the following is an example of environmental possibilism?
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Which crops are primarily grown for cash and not for local consumption?
Which crops are primarily grown for cash and not for local consumption?
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What advantage do greenhouses provide in food production?
What advantage do greenhouses provide in food production?
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Flashcards
Market Gardening (Truck Farming)
Market Gardening (Truck Farming)
A type of farming common in areas with long growing seasons, focusing on producing fresh fruits and vegetables for large markets. This involves harvesting by migrant labor to reduce costs and shipping the produce to consumers.
Shifting Cultivation
Shifting Cultivation
An agricultural practice practiced in tropical climates, involves clearing rainforests, using the land until it is depleted of nutrients, and then leaving it fallow for regeneration. This cycle repeats with a new plot.
Ranching
Ranching
A traditional agricultural practice in areas where land is unsuitable for farming, often due to factors like arid climates. This practice focuses on raising livestock like cattle, sheep, and goats for various purposes (such as meat, milk, wool).
Nomadic Herding
Nomadic Herding
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Sedentary Farming
Sedentary Farming
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Tropical Climates
Tropical Climates
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Subtropical Climates
Subtropical Climates
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Grasslands and Continental Steppe
Grasslands and Continental Steppe
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Mediterranean Climates
Mediterranean Climates
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Warm Mid-Latitude Climates
Warm Mid-Latitude Climates
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Cold Mid-Latitude Climates
Cold Mid-Latitude Climates
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Environmental Possibilism
Environmental Possibilism
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Plantation Agriculture
Plantation Agriculture
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Study Notes
Agriculture Defined by Climate
- Tropical climates, such as Indonesia and parts of Africa near the equator, produce coffee, sugar, and pineapple.
- Subtropical climates, like the West Indies or parts of Indonesia, often cultivate rice, cotton, and tobacco.
- Grasslands and Continental Steppe regions, including Mongolia, the Western US, and Northern Africa, are known for cattle ranching and raising sheep, goats, horses, or camels.
- Mediterranean climates, such as California, Chile, and areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, typically cultivate grapes, olives, and dates.
- Warm mid-latitude climates like Southern China and the Southern US frequently grow various vegetables, fruits, and rice.
- Cold mid-latitude climates, including the North Central US, Southern Canada, and Eastern Europe, are known for wheat, barley, livestock, and dairy cow production.
Environmental Possibilism and Food Production
- Advancements in technology have reduced barriers to food production.
- Fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides increase crop yields.
- Genetic modification allows for faster and larger growth of crops and animals in previously unsuitable environments.
- Greenhouses, vertical farming, and Community Gardens and Farms enable food production in urban areas on previously unusable land.
- Irrigation, GPS, and GIS help farmers optimize crop management, water use, and harvesting.
- Environmental possibilism challenges Thomas Malthus's theory that food production growth is arithmetic, not geometric.
Intensive Agricultural Practices
- Plantation agriculture is common in peripheral countries and former colonies located in tropical climates with long growing seasons.
- Labor in these areas is often cheap, minimizing production costs.
- Cash crops are grown for sale on the market rather than for local consumption.
- Exporting cash crops from developing countries can lead to food insecurity as arable land is used for export rather than local food production.
- Plantations are often operated by companies based in more developed countries, focusing on exporting crops to core countries.
- Coffee, sugar, tobacco, and tea are some common crops grown on plantations.
- Mixed crop and livestock agriculture primarily occurs in more economically developed countries.
- Crops like corn and soybeans are grown to feed livestock, which are then marketed for sale.
- Market gardening (truck farming) is prevalent in areas with longer growing seasons, such as the Southeastern US.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables are grown, harvested by migrant labor to reduce costs, and then processed, packaged, and shipped to markets.
Extensive Agricultural Practices
- Shifting cultivation, frequently found in tropical climates of Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, and Southeast Asia, involves clearing land within rainforests for agriculture.
- Land is used continuously until nutrient depletion, after which the original plot is left fallow to allow for vegetation regeneration and nutrient replenishment.
- A new plot is then cleared and the cycle repeats.
- Nomadic herding is common in Central and Southwest Asia and Northern Africa where traditional farming is not feasible due to environmental conditions.
- Sedentary agricultural practices are not practiced.
- People are pastoralists who move with their livestock (cattle, sheep, goats).
- Movement is confined to a specific geographic area.
- Population sizes are limited due to constant movement, and people tend to have few possessions.
- Ranching takes place in areas with land unsuitable for farming, often found farther away from population centers.
- This reduces land costs and minimizes transportation expenses.
- Ranching focuses on livestock production (cattle, sheep, goats).
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Explore how different climates impact agricultural practices around the world. This quiz covers tropical, subtropical, and Mediterranean regions, as well as grasslands and cold mid-latitude areas. Discover the relationship between environmental conditions and food production.
