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Questions and Answers
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Which agricultural hearth is associated with the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Which agricultural hearth is associated with the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
- Fertile Crescent (correct)
- Southeast Asia
- Indus Valley
- Mesoamerica
The Second Agricultural Revolution primarily focused on scientific innovations such as GMOs and pesticides.
The Second Agricultural Revolution primarily focused on scientific innovations such as GMOs and pesticides.
False (B)
What is the main difference between Metes and Bounds and Township and Range systems of measuring land?
What is the main difference between Metes and Bounds and Township and Range systems of measuring land?
Metes and Bounds uses visual cues, while Township and Range uses square feet.
According to the Bid-Rent Theory, farm/ranchland becomes more ______ the closer it is to a major city or market place.
According to the Bid-Rent Theory, farm/ranchland becomes more ______ the closer it is to a major city or market place.
Match the zone in the Von Thunen Model with its description.
Match the zone in the Von Thunen Model with its description.
Which agricultural practice is considered the MOST wasteful?
Which agricultural practice is considered the MOST wasteful?
GMOs are completely safe for human health, according to numerous studies.
GMOs are completely safe for human health, according to numerous studies.
What is aquaculture?
What is aquaculture?
In ______ agriculture, farming is done to provide only for the farmer's family, whereas ______ agriculture is focused on maximizing earnings and profits.
In ______ agriculture, farming is done to provide only for the farmer's family, whereas ______ agriculture is focused on maximizing earnings and profits.
Which of the following is NOT a type of commercial agriculture mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of commercial agriculture mentioned?
Meta-cities have a population of at least 10 million inhabitants.
Meta-cities have a population of at least 10 million inhabitants.
List the urban hierarchy from smallest to largest.
List the urban hierarchy from smallest to largest.
______ is the process of increased interconnectedness among countries in areas such as economics, politics, and culture.
______ is the process of increased interconnectedness among countries in areas such as economics, politics, and culture.
Which characteristic is associated with Latin American city models?
Which characteristic is associated with Latin American city models?
Quantitative data is subjective and gained from surveys and interviews.
Quantitative data is subjective and gained from surveys and interviews.
What is infrastructure?
What is infrastructure?
A city's power is defined by how influential they are ______, ______, and ______.
A city's power is defined by how influential they are ______, ______, and ______.
What jobs are in the fifth sector of the economy?
What jobs are in the fifth sector of the economy?
Countries in the periphery typically have a large percentage of their population working in the third, fourth, and fifth economic sectors.
Countries in the periphery typically have a large percentage of their population working in the third, fourth, and fifth economic sectors.
Match the stage of economic growth with its corresponding characteristics.
Match the stage of economic growth with its corresponding characteristics.
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Agricultural Hearths
Agricultural Hearths
Areas where agriculture first developed: Fertile Crescent, Southeast Asia, Indus Valley, East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Mesoamerica.
Rivers of Agricultural Hearths
Rivers of Agricultural Hearths
Tigris and Euphrates (Fertile Crescent), Yellow and Yangtze Rivers (Southeast and East Asia), Ganges River (Indus Valley), Nile River (Sub-Saharan Africa), and Mississippi and Rio Grande Rivers (Mesoamerica).
Second Agricultural Revolution
Second Agricultural Revolution
Focused on mechanics and industry, especially the rise of machinery in agriculture.
Third/Green Agricultural Revolution
Third/Green Agricultural Revolution
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Metes and Bounds vs. Township and Range
Metes and Bounds vs. Township and Range
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Bid-Rent Theory
Bid-Rent Theory
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Von Thunen Model Order
Von Thunen Model Order
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Irrigation
Irrigation
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Aquaculture
Aquaculture
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Subsistence vs. Commercial Agriculture
Subsistence vs. Commercial Agriculture
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Monoculture
Monoculture
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Urban Hierarchy
Urban Hierarchy
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Mega-cities
Mega-cities
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Globalization
Globalization
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Redlining
Redlining
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Qualitative Data
Qualitative Data
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Quantitative Data
Quantitative Data
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Infrastructure
Infrastructure
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Core Countries
Core Countries
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Periphery Countries
Periphery Countries
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Study Notes
Study Notes
Agricultural Hearths
- Review the timeline of agricultural hearths: Fertile Crescent, Southeast Asia, Indus Valley, East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Mesoamerica.
Important Rivers Near Agricultural Hearths
- Fertile Crescent: Tigris and Euphrates rivers
- Southeast and East Asia: Yellow and Yangtze rivers
- Indus Valley: Ganges River
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Nile River
- Mesoamerica: Mississippi and Rio Grande rivers
Agricultural Revolutions
- The Second Agricultural Revolution focused on mechanics and industry, specifically the rise of machinery in agriculture.
- The Third/Green Agricultural Revolution focused on scientific innovations, including GMOs, pesticides, and fertilizers.
Land Measurement Systems
- Metes and Bounds (M&B) uses visual cues to measure land.
- Township and Range (T&R) uses square feet to measure land.
Bid-Rent Theory
- Farm or ranchland is more expensive closer to major cities or marketplaces.
Von Thunen Model
- Proto-circle order from center: market, market gardening, forestry, grains, and ranching.
- Proximity to the market depends on how quickly the product spoils.
Wasteful Agricultural Practice
- Irrigation is the most wasteful agricultural practice.
GMOs
- GMOs are strong against pests and harsh climates.
- Potential side effects of GMOs on human health are relatively unknown, but some studies link them to cancer.
Aquaculture
- Aquaculture is essentially a fish ranch for mass-producing fish.
- More than 50% of fish products today come from aquaculture.
Subsistence vs. Commercial Agriculture
- Subsistence agriculture is farming for family survival.
- Commercial agriculture aims to maximize earnings and profits; more than 97% of farms in the USA are commercial.
Types of Commercial Agriculture
- Monoculture: Growing only one crop (e.g., cotton, corn, wheat, soybeans).
- Mono-cropping: Similar to multi-cropping, but a break is taken every other year.
- Multi-cropping: Defined by crop rotation and growing multiple crops simultaneously.
Urban Hierarchy
- Hamlet, Village, Town, City make up the urban hierarchy.
Urban Definitions
- Mega-cities: Cities with approximately 10 million inhabitants but are not as large as they could be.
- Meta-cities: Largest and most influential cities with at least 20 million inhabitants.
- Boomburbs: Cities that are not as large or influential, but are relatively well-known locally, with about 100,000 inhabitants.
Globalization
- Globalization is the increased interconnectedness among countries in economics, politics, and culture.
Sector Models
- Sub-Saharan African city models have three central business districts.
- Latin American city models have richer populations closer to the central business district.
- Southeast Asian cities have ports and small gardens for agriculture.
Redlining
- Redlining is housing discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and income, identified using maps with red areas indicating the least desirable houses.
Data Collection
- Qualitative data: Subjective data from surveys, interviews, or observations.
- Quantitative data: Objective data from census information or observations using math, accounting, and statistics.
Infrastructure
- Infrastructure includes structures and facilities provided by local governments through taxes, such as roads, school funding, water supply, and telecommunications.
City Power
- A city's power is defined by its political, economic, and cultural influence.
Central Business Districts
- In American cities, poorer and lower quality homes are closer to the central business district.
- Businesses closer to the central business district are of the highest quality.
Five Sectors of the Economy
- Primary: Agriculture and mining jobs.
- Secondary: Factory and manufacturing jobs.
- Third: Service jobs like lawyers, doctors, engineers, and retail workers.
- Fourth: Computer science and IT jobs.
- Fifth: Political and top leadership positions.
Country Classifications
- Core Countries: Super rich and powerful with most people in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th sectors (e.g., USA, Germany, UK).
- Semi-Periphery Countries: Neither too poor nor rich, with most people in the 3rd and 2nd sectors (e.g., Mexico, South Africa, Vietnam).
- Periphery Countries: Poor countries with most people in the first sector (e.g., Guatemala, Democratic Republic of the Congo, East Timor).
Stages of Economic Growth
- Traditional Society/Periphery: High birth and death rates, zero overall growth.
- Transitional Stage/Periphery: High birth and death rates, but some growth.
- Take-off Stage/Semi-Periphery: Zero growth.
- Drive to Maturity Stage/Core: A little growth, usually prosperous and balanced.
- High Mass Consumption Stage/Core: Very low birth and death rates, population decline, more elderly citizens than youth.
Order Services
- Lower Order Services: Common businesses in most U.S. cities (e.g., gas stations, fast food restaurants).
- Higher Order Services: More luxurious services in larger cities (e.g., neurosurgeons, luxury car dealerships).
Language Tree
- Remember the fundamentals of this language tree (Germanic, Slavic, Iranian, and Romance languages)
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