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Which type of farming is characterized by the use of large fields and heavy machinery and primarily grows crops such as wheat and maize?
Which type of farming is characterized by the use of large fields and heavy machinery and primarily grows crops such as wheat and maize?
Which farming practice involves growing crops and raising livestock on the same land?
Which farming practice involves growing crops and raising livestock on the same land?
Which type of farming is characterized by its large-scale operation, focus on a single crop, high capital investment, and substantial labor requirements?
Which type of farming is characterized by its large-scale operation, focus on a single crop, high capital investment, and substantial labor requirements?
In which type of farming are animals moved from place to place in search of pastureland?
In which type of farming are animals moved from place to place in search of pastureland?
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Which of these farming types is MOST influenced by the availability of cheap labor?
Which of these farming types is MOST influenced by the availability of cheap labor?
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Which farming method involves clearing forested areas by cutting and burning?
Which farming method involves clearing forested areas by cutting and burning?
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Which of these options describes a key difference between intensive agriculture and extensive agriculture?
Which of these options describes a key difference between intensive agriculture and extensive agriculture?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical crop associated with plantation farming?
Which of the following is NOT a typical crop associated with plantation farming?
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Flashcards
Intensive Agriculture
Intensive Agriculture
A type of farming that uses minimal land but maximizes its use, focusing on high yields per unit area.
Extensive Agriculture
Extensive Agriculture
A type of farming that uses vast amounts of land but minimizes yield per unit area, often using extensive grazing practices.
Commercial Farming
Commercial Farming
Farming done for profit, typically involving large-scale crop production and machinery.
Plantation Farming
Plantation Farming
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Intensive Subsistence Farming
Intensive Subsistence Farming
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Nomadic Herding
Nomadic Herding
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Slash and Burn Agriculture
Slash and Burn Agriculture
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Mixed Farming
Mixed Farming
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Study Notes
Types of Farming
- Intensive agriculture uses maximum land
- Extensive agriculture uses minimum land
Commercial Farming
- Crops are grown for sale on large fields
- Activities are mostly machine-driven
- Three types: Commercial grain farming, Mixed farming, Plantation farming
Commercial Grain Farming
- Crops grown for sale: Wheat, Maize
- Practised in temperate grasslands (North America, Europe, Asia)
- Large farms, machinery-driven
Mixed Farming
- Crops and animals are raised on the same fields
- Practised in Europe, Eastern USA, Argentina, South Eastern parts of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
Plantation Farming
- Large-scale farming of a single crop (e.g., banana, tea, coffee, rubber)
- Similar to factory production (capital and labor intensive)
- Processing factories are near plantations for efficient transport
- Practised in Malaysia, Brazil, India, Sri Lanka
Primitive Subsistence Farming
- Slash and burn agriculture (also called Ladang in Indonesia, Brazil, and Ray ut cultivation)
- Cutting and burning land to create fertile soil for crops like maize.
- Land loses fertility after one or two harvests
Nomadic Herding
- Animals like goats, camels, and yaks are reared for milk, meat, wool, and skin
- Seasonal migration for water and pasture
Intensive Subsistence Agriculture
- Crops are grown on small fields with simple tools and human labor
- Often grown more than once on the same field
- Common in areas of dense population in monsoon countries (India, Bangladesh, Japan, etc.)
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Test your knowledge on various types of farming, including intensive, extensive, commercial, and subsistence farming. This quiz covers the methods used in different farming practices and their geographical locations. Challenge yourself with questions about commercial grain farming, mixed farming, and more!
