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What differentiates horticulture from agriculture?
What differentiates horticulture from agriculture?
- Scale of production (correct)
- Types of plants cultivated
- Use of irrigation techniques
- Use of hand tools
Which tools are typically used in horticulture?
Which tools are typically used in horticulture?
- Combine harvesters, threshers, balers
- Tractors, seed drills, plows
- Digging sticks, hoes, carrying baskets (correct)
- Plows, animal traction, irrigation systems
How is agriculture viewed in contrast to horticulture?
How is agriculture viewed in contrast to horticulture?
- Less intensive, involving small-scale cultivation
- Primarily practiced in greenhouses
- More intensive, involving plowing and complex irrigation (correct)
- Focused on non-food crops
What contribution did horticulture make to human communities?
What contribution did horticulture make to human communities?
What is the role of organizations in horticulture?
What is the role of organizations in horticulture?
Flashcards
Horticulture vs. Agriculture
Horticulture vs. Agriculture
Horticulture is characterized by small-scale production, often focused on individual plants or small plots.
Horticulture's Impact
Horticulture's Impact
Horticulture facilitated the shift from mobile to settled communities by providing a reliable food source in one location.
Typical Horticultural Tools
Typical Horticultural Tools
Digging sticks, hoes, and carrying baskets are commonly used for planting, cultivating, and harvesting.
Horticultural Organizations
Horticultural Organizations
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Agriculture's Characteristics
Agriculture's Characteristics
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