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What term is used to describe human activities that generate income?

  • Cultural activities
  • Economic activities (correct)
  • Leisure activities
  • Survival activities

    • Which of the following types of activities falls under primary activities?

  • Manufacturing
  • Fishing (correct)
  • Banking
  • Consulting

    • Which of the following is NOT considered a primary activity?

  • Textile production (correct)
  • Forestry
  • Mining
  • Agriculture

    • Why are inhabitants of coastal regions primarily engaged in fishing?

    <p>Availability of fish resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What nickname is given to people engaged in primary activities due to their outdoor work?

    <p>Red-collar workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors influence the type of primary activities in different regions?

    <p>Physical and social factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main source of sustenance for early human beings?

    <p>Hunting and gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has fishing evolved in modern times?

    <p>It has experienced modernization due to technological progress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which regions are prominently known for extensive commercial grain farming?

    <p>Eurasian steppes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the most important components of mixed farming?

    <p>Cereal grains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statements about dairy farming is correct?

    <p>It is highly capital intensive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does crop rotation play in mixed farming?

    <p>It helps maintain soil fertility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region would you expect to find mixed farming?

    <p>North-western Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following crops is typically associated with mixed farming?

    <p>Maize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of extensive commercial farming?

    <p>It employs advanced farming technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of farming practice involves both crop cultivation and animal husbandry?

    <p>Mixed farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for maintaining the number of animals in a pasture?

    <p>The carrying capacity of the pasture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following livestock is predominantly reared in Tropical Africa?

    <p>Cattle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which regions are sheep, goats, and camels most commonly reared?

    <p>Sahara and Asiatic deserts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of agriculture is characterized by farming areas consuming almost all of the products they grow?

    <p>Subsistence Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason for the decreasing use of farm yard manure?

    <p>Loss of fertility in different parcels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following animals is primarily associated with mountainous areas like Tibet and the Andes?

    <p>Yaks and Llamas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to shifting cultivation in the northeastern states of India?

    <p>Jhuming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop is predominantly cultivated in regions where paddy cannot be grown?

    <p>Soybean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the processing of animal products described in its context?

    <p>Processed and packed scientifically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which livestock is primarily raised in Arctic and sub-Arctic areas?

    <p>Reindeer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geographic factors influence the growing of crops other than paddy in monsoon Asia?

    <p>Relief, climate, soil, and other geographical factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of ranching compared to other forms of livestock rearing?

    <p>It is organized on a scientific basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is wheat primarily grown in India?

    <p>Western parts of the Indo-Gangetic plains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of agricultural system is characterized by high yield per unit area but low per labor productivity?

    <p>Intensive subsistence agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region is sugarcane significantly cultivated?

    <p>Southeast Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the ownership of many large plantations today?

    <p>They are predominantly owned by the government or nationals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of truck farming?

    <p>Cultivating high value crops for urban markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the distance of truck farms from the market significant?

    <p>It dictates the speed of transportation of goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a feature of Mediterranean agriculture?

    <p>Production of raisins from inferior grapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of farming is described by social ownership and collective labor?

    <p>Collective farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary crop specialty of the Netherlands mentioned in the content?

    <p>Horticultural crops like tulips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are livestock primarily reared in industrial farming according to the content?

    <p>Kept in stalls and pens with manufactured feed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the farming activity in densely populated industrial districts of Europe and North America?

    <p>Market gardening and horticulture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical requirement for factory farming mentioned in the content?

    <p>Heavy capital investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Primary Activities

    • Economic activities involve human activities that generate income
    • Primary activities are directly dependent on the environment
    • Primary activities include:
      • Hunting and gathering
      • Pastoral activities
      • Fishing
      • Forestry
      • Agriculture
      • Mining and quarrying

    Hunting and Gathering

    • Earliest humans relied on hunting and gathering for sustenance
    • Hunting provided meat, while gathering provided edible plants from forests
    • Primitive societies depended on wild animals
    • People living in very cold and extremely hot climates survived by hunting
    • Fishing is still prevalent in coastal areas, although it has been modernized due to technological advancements

    Pastoral Activities

    • Pastoral activities involve raising livestock for various purposes
    • Type of livestock varies across regions
      • Cattle in tropical Africa
      • Sheep, goats, and camels in Sahara and Asiatic deserts
      • Yak, llamas, and reindeer in Tibet and Andes, and the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions
    • The number of livestock in a pasture depends on the carrying capacity of the pasture
    • Specialized pastoral activities like sheep farming involve rearing one type of animal
    • Products from pastoral activities include meat, wool, hides, and skin
    • Ranching is a scientifically organized form of livestock rearing
    • Important Animal Products: Meat, wool, hides, and skin
    • Key Livestock: Cattle, sheep, goats, camels, yak, llamas, reindeer, horses

    Shifting Cultivation

    • Shifting cultivation is practiced in tropical regions
    • Involves clearing land for cultivation, farming the land for a few years, and then shifting to a new area
    • Known as Jhuming in Northeast India, Milpa in Central America and Mexico, and Ladang in Indonesia and Malaysia

    Intensive Subsistence Agriculture

    • This form of agriculture is prevalent in densely populated regions of monsoon Asia
    • Focuses on maximizing yields from small plots of land
    • Divided into two types:
      • Paddy cultivation: Growing rice in flooded fields
      • Cultivation other than paddy: Growing wheat, soyabean, barley, and sorghum in areas unsuitable for paddy
    • Characterized by:
      • High labor input
      • Use of farm yard manure to maintain soil fertility
      • High yield per unit area but low per labor productivity

    Commercial Plantation Agriculture

    • Involves large-scale cultivation of single crops for sale in markets
    • Common crops include:
      • Tea
      • Rubber
      • Sugarcane
      • Banana
      • Coconut
    • Examples:
      • Tea gardens in India and Sri Lanka
      • Rubber plantations in Malaysia
      • Sugarcane and banana plantations in West Indies
      • Coconut plantations in Southeast Asia
    • Historically, European companies controlled many plantations, but ownership has shifted to governments or local nationals

    Extensive Commercial Grain Farming

    • Focuses on large-scale grain production for commercial purposes
    • Characteristic of:
      • Eurasian steppes
      • Canadian and American Prairies
      • Pampas of Argentina
      • Velds of South Africa
      • Australian Downs
      • Canterbury Plains of New Zealand
    • Involves:
      • Advanced farming techniques
      • Extensive use of chemical fertilizers and green manures
      • Skilled and expert farmers

    Dairy Farming

    • Focuses on the rearing of milch animals for dairy products
    • High capital intensity due to:
      • Animal sheds
      • Storage facilities for fodder
      • Feeding and milking machines
    • Emphasis on:
      • Cattle breeding
      • Health care
      • Veterinary services
    • Well-developed in:
      • Temperate latitudes of Europe
      • Eastern North America
      • Southern continents

    Mixed Farming

    • Combines crop cultivation and animal husbandry
    • Found in highly developed regions of the world
    • Focuses on:
      • Wheat
      • Barley
      • Oats
      • Rye
      • Maize
      • Fodder
      • Root crops
    • Crop rotation and intercropping are used to maintain soil fertility
    • Animals like cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry provide income

    Mediterranean Agriculture

    • Specializes in growing fruits, vegetables, olives, and grapes
    • Popular for producing high-quality wines
    • Found in Mediterranean regions, especially:
      • Southern Europe
      • North Africa
      • Western Asia
    • Advantage:
      • Growing more valuable crops during winters, meeting high demand in European and North American markets

    Market Gardening and Horticulture

    • Specializes in growing high-value crops for urban markets
    • Focuses on:
      • Vegetables
      • Fruits
      • Flowers
    • Farms are small-scale and located near urban centers
    • Truck farming is a type of market gardening where farms are positioned within the reach of overnight trucks

    Factory Farming

    • Modern form of livestock rearing in industrial regions
    • Focuses on:
      • Poultry
      • Cattle
    • Animals are raised in stalls and pens, fed manufactured feed, and supervised for disease prevention
    • Requires significant capital investment in:
      • Building
      • Machinery
      • Veterinary services
      • Heating and lighting

    Collective Farming

    • Based on social ownership and collective labor
    • Means of production, such as land and equipment, are owned collectively
    • Farmers work together to produce goods and share the profits
    • Example:
      • Kolkhoz model in the Soviet Union

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