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What is the main purpose of subsistence agriculture?
What is the main purpose of subsistence agriculture?
- To satisfy the needs of the farmer's family (correct)
- To generate surplus produce for sale
- To experiment with modern farming techniques
- To export crops to other countries
What are the two main types of farming mentioned in the text?
What are the two main types of farming mentioned in the text?
- Subsistence farming and commercial farming (correct)
- Small-scale farming and large-scale farming
- Traditional farming and modern farming
- Organic farming and conventional farming
Where is intensive subsistence agriculture mainly practiced?
Where is intensive subsistence agriculture mainly practiced?
- Desert regions of Africa
- Monsoon lands of Asia (correct)
- Temperate zones of Europe
- Tropical rainforests of South America
What are the modern inputs used in intensive subsistence agriculture?
What are the modern inputs used in intensive subsistence agriculture?
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How is land utilized in intensive subsistence agriculture?
How is land utilized in intensive subsistence agriculture?
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Study Notes
Subsistence Agriculture
- The main purpose of subsistence agriculture is to produce food for the farmer's family and local community, rather than for sale or trade.
Types of Farming
- There are two main types of farming: subsistence agriculture and commercial agriculture.
Intensive Subsistence Agriculture
- Intensive subsistence agriculture is mainly practiced in densely populated regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- This type of farming uses modern inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, and machinery to increase crop yields.
- Land is utilized intensively in this type of farming, with multiple crops grown on the same land in a single year, often using techniques such as intercropping and crop rotation.
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Test your knowledge of farming with this quiz that explores the different types of farming based on geographical conditions, produce demand, labor, and technology levels. Learn about subsistence farming, where crops are grown for personal consumption, and commercial farming, which focuses on producing for the market.
