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What is the primary focus of environmental geography?
What is the primary focus of environmental geography?
The primary focus of environmental geography is the relationship between people and their environment and how human activities affect environmental quality.
What are the two main categories of farming practices?
What are the two main categories of farming practices?
The two main categories of farming practices are commercial farming and subsistence farming.
Define arable farming and how it differs from pastoral farming.
Define arable farming and how it differs from pastoral farming.
Arable farming is the type of farming that specializes in growing crops, while pastoral farming focuses on rearing livestock.
List three significant benefits of farming.
List three significant benefits of farming.
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What environmental factors influence agricultural practices?
What environmental factors influence agricultural practices?
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Why is mixed farming considered advantageous?
Why is mixed farming considered advantageous?
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What role does agriculture play in a country's economy?
What role does agriculture play in a country's economy?
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Explain the term 'subsistence farming' and its significance.
Explain the term 'subsistence farming' and its significance.
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How does environmental geography advocate for environmental protection?
How does environmental geography advocate for environmental protection?
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Study Notes
Environmental Geography
- The study of how people use the environment and how their use affects quality
- Examines the relationship between people and the environment
- Addresses environmental damage like pollution and deforestation
- Focuses on the protection and management of the environment
Agriculture
- Involves the rearing of livestock and crop production
Farming Types
- Commercial Farming: Growing crops and raising livestock for profit
- Subsistence Farming: Growing crops and raising livestock for family use, without surplus for trade
- Arable Farming: Specialising in crop production
- Pastoral Farming: Specialising in livestock production
- Mixed Farming: Producing both crops and livestock
Benefits of Farming
- Provides raw materials (e.g., cotton, animal skin)
- Supplies food
- Offers a source of animal feed
- Creates employment opportunities
- Contributes to a country's economy (e.g., beef industry in Botswana)
Factors Influencing Farming
- Availability of flat land
- Presence of fertile soil
- Rainfall levels
- Suitable temperatures
- Availability of pasture vegetation
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Test your knowledge on how people interact with the environment and the various types of farming practices. This quiz covers the impacts of agriculture on society and the economy, as well as the relationship between environmental management and agricultural productivity. Explore topics such as commercial and subsistence farming, and their implications on environmental quality.