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What does environmental determinism primarily emphasize in agricultural geography?
What does environmental determinism primarily emphasize in agricultural geography?
Which geographer is associated with the concept of possibilism?
Which geographer is associated with the concept of possibilism?
What is a core idea of the cultural landscape approach in agricultural geography?
What is a core idea of the cultural landscape approach in agricultural geography?
What is an example of human creativity in agriculture as per the possibilism approach?
What is an example of human creativity in agriculture as per the possibilism approach?
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Which criticism is associated with environmental determinism?
Which criticism is associated with environmental determinism?
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How did Carl Sauer contribute to agricultural geography?
How did Carl Sauer contribute to agricultural geography?
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Which of the following best describes the focus of agricultural geography?
Which of the following best describes the focus of agricultural geography?
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What do rice terraces in the Philippines exemplify in agricultural geography?
What do rice terraces in the Philippines exemplify in agricultural geography?
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What primary limitation does the approach of possibilism recognize?
What primary limitation does the approach of possibilism recognize?
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In which historical period did environmental determinism primarily emerge?
In which historical period did environmental determinism primarily emerge?
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Study Notes
Approaches in Agricultural Geography
- Agricultural geography examines spatial patterns and processes related to agriculture.
- Different approaches provide unique perspectives on agricultural understanding and management.
Environmental Determinism
- Emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, influenced by Friedrich Ratzel and Ellen Churchill Semple.
- Suggests that the physical environment (climate, soil, topography) shapes human activities and societal development.
- In agriculture, environmental conditions dictate crop choices and farming practices.
- Criticized for simplistically linking environment to human actions, overlooking human agency and technological progress.
Possibilism
- Developed as a counter to environmental determinism, associated with geographer Paul Vidal de la Blache.
- Emphasizes human creativity and technological advancement in overcoming environmental constraints.
- Suggests agricultural practices can differ significantly in similar environments due to cultural and economic factors.
- Example: Irrigation systems enable agriculture in arid areas where natural conditions would not support it.
Cultural Landscape Approach
- Popularized by Carl Sauer in the early 20th century.
- Examines human interactions with the environment to create unique agricultural landscapes.
- Explores how cultural practices, social norms, and history affect land use and agricultural methods.
- Example: The rice terraces of the Philippines illustrate adaptation to mountainous terrain and reflect cultural values and communal management practices.
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Explore the different perspectives on agricultural understanding and management through various approaches in agricultural geography, including environmental determinism.
