Questions and Answers
What is the definition of Pastoral Nomadism?
What characterizes Shifting Cultivation?
What is Transhumance?
Seasonal migration.
What is Intensive Subsistence Agriculture?
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What is Plantation Farming specialized in?
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Mixed Crop and Livestock farming integrates crops primarily for human consumption.
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What type of farming deals mainly with cows?
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What is the primary focus of Commercial Gardening?
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What does Subsistence Agriculture focus on?
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All forms of agriculture are focused on commercial sales.
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What is Grain Farming primarily concerned with?
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What characterizes Mediterranean Agriculture?
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Study Notes
Types of Agriculture
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Pastoral Nomadism
- Subsistence agriculture based on herding domesticated animals
- Predominantly found in dry climates of developing countries (e.g., Middle East, North Africa)
- Common animals include camels, goats, sheep, and cattle
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Shifting Cultivation
- Involves shifting agricultural activity between fields periodically
- Characterized by 'slash and burn' technique
- Found in tropical and humid regions of developing countries (e.g., Amazon, Central Africa)
- Key crops include upland rice (Southeast Asia), maize (South America), and millet/sorghum (Africa)
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Transhumance
- Seasonal migration between different pastures, typically from mountains to lowlands
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Intensive Subsistence - Wet Rice
- Requires intense labor to cultivate small parcels of land
- Feeds about 75% of the global population in developing nations
- Lacks machinery; uses manual labor or animal power
- Common in humid climates with distinct seasons (e.g., China, India)
- Crop rotation typically involves wet rice followed by barley, wheat, or tobacco
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Plantation Farming
- Commercial farming focused on one or two cash crops for sale
- Predominantly occurs in developing countries (e.g., Latin America)
- Key crops are cotton, sugarcane, tobacco, bananas, and tea
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Mixed Crop and Livestock Farming
- Combines crop cultivation with livestock rearing, primarily feeding animals with crops
- Generates approximately 75% of income from animal products (meat, eggs)
- Popular in developed regions, especially Europe and North America
- Typical combinations include hay with pigs, chickens, and cows
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Dairy Farming
- Primarily involves the production of milk from cows
- Considered the most important type of farming in this category
- Surrounding areas are referred to as a milkshed where milk is distributed globally
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Commercial Gardening/Fruit Farming
- Also known as truck farming, focused on the sale of fruits and vegetables
- Predominantly found in developed countries (e.g., Southeastern United States)
- Common products include apples, asparagus, cherries, lettuce, mushrooms, and potatoes
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Livestock Ranching
- Involves commercial grazing on semiarid or dry lands
- Found in developed countries with poor soil for crop cultivation
- Often associated with cattle farming
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Subsistence Agriculture
- Farming aimed at producing food for the farmer's family
- Commonly practiced in developing countries
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Commercial Agriculture
- Agriculture focused on producing crops for sale rather than personal consumption
- Primarily located in developed countries
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Grain Farming
- Involves the cultivation of grains for human consumption on a large scale
- Utilizes machinery; can grow in diverse climates from warm to harsh
- Major producers include China and India, with key crops like wheat and hay
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Mediterranean Agriculture
- Characterized by farming activities along coastal regions, especially on the western coasts of continents
- Focuses on horticulture with no dairy farming
- Common crops include olives, grapes, and various cereals
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Test your knowledge on the different types of agriculture covered in Chapter 10 of AP Human Geography. This quiz includes essential terms like pastoral nomadism and shifting cultivation, along with their definitions and contexts. Perfect for students preparing for exams in this subject!
