Intensive Subsistence Agriculture Quiz

Questions and Answers

Where is Intensive Subsistence, Wet Rice Dominant primarily practiced?

Large population concentrations of East Asia and South Asia

Where is Intensive Subsistence, Crops Other Than Rice Dominant practiced?

In large population concentrations of East Asia and South Asia where growing rice is difficult

What is meant by 'intensive' in agriculture?

It implies that farmers must work intensively to subsist on a parcel of land

Where is intensive subsistence agriculture practiced and why?

In densely populated East, South, and Southeast Asia due to high agricultural density requiring families to produce enough food from small land areas Signup and view all the answers

What is 'wet rice'?

Rice planted on dry land in a nursery and then moved as seedlings to a flooded field Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'sawah'?

A flooded field for growing rice Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'paddy'?

The Malay word for wet rice, commonly but incorrectly used to describe a 'sawah' Signup and view all the answers

Where is double-cropping possible?

In places with warm winters like southern China and Taiwan Signup and view all the answers

How are multiple harvests made possible in less mild regions?

Through crop rotation, which avoids exhausting the soil Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Intensive Subsistence Agriculture

Practiced in densely populated regions of East, South, and Southeast Asia.
Characterized by high agricultural density, requiring families to produce enough food from limited land.
Often involves multiple fragmented plots due to historical inheritance practices.

Intensive Subsistence: Wet Rice Dominant

Found primarily in East Asia and South Asia, where environmental conditions favor rice cultivation.
Rice is a staple crop that requires specific conditions to thrive.

Intensive Subsistence: Crops Other Than Rice Dominant

Occurs in regions within East and South Asia where climatic or geographical conditions make rice cultivation difficult.
Farmers in these areas focus on alternative crops for subsistence.

Concept of "Intensive"

"Intensive" signifies the labor-intensive practices agriculture demands to maintain survival on small land parcels.

Agricultural Practices

Most farming is done manually or with animal labor due to high local labor availability and limited financial resources for machinery.
Utilization of traditional farming methods is prevalent across these regions.

Wet Rice Cultivation

Involves planting rice in a nursery before transferring seedlings to a flooded field, enhancing growth conditions.
Flooded fields are essential for the cultivation of wet rice.

Terminology: Sawah and Paddy

"Sawah" refers to a specific flooded field designated for rice cultivation.
"Paddy," derived from Malay, is often inaccurately used to describe a "sawah."

Double Cropping

Common in warmer climates with mild winters, such as southern China and Taiwan.
Not feasible in northern regions like India, which typically experience dry winters.

Harvesting Techniques

Multiple harvests in less temperate regions are achieved through crop rotation.
Crop rotation helps manage soil health by alternating different crops in fields to prevent nutrient depletion.

Description

Test your knowledge on intensive subsistence agriculture, focusing on the regions in East Asia and South Asia. This quiz covers key terms and concepts related to rice and other crop dominances in these areas. Ideal for students studying human geography or agricultural practices.