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What is a characteristic of a clustered rural settlement pattern?
What is a characteristic of a clustered rural settlement pattern?
Which event resulted in the discovery of new land, food, and trade?
Which event resulted in the discovery of new land, food, and trade?
What type of technology was created as a result of the Green Revolution?
What type of technology was created as a result of the Green Revolution?
Which type of settlement pattern is characterized by homes and structures arranged in a line?
Which type of settlement pattern is characterized by homes and structures arranged in a line?
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What is the purpose of a global supply chain system?
What is the purpose of a global supply chain system?
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Why was the new technology from the Green Revolution better suited for more developed countries?
Why was the new technology from the Green Revolution better suited for more developed countries?
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What is the primary benefit of subsistence agriculture?
What is the primary benefit of subsistence agriculture?
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Which zone in the Von Thunen model is dedicated to intensive agriculture and dairying?
Which zone in the Von Thunen model is dedicated to intensive agriculture and dairying?
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What impact did the first agricultural revolution have on people's diets?
What impact did the first agricultural revolution have on people's diets?
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What is the main disadvantage of slash and burn agriculture?
What is the main disadvantage of slash and burn agriculture?
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Why are dairy, fruits, and vegetables located in Zone 1 of the Von Thunen model?
Why are dairy, fruits, and vegetables located in Zone 1 of the Von Thunen model?
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Which agricultural practice involves cutting down trees and burning the stumps?
Which agricultural practice involves cutting down trees and burning the stumps?
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Study Notes
Land Division and Settlement Patterns
- Land lot: a narrow lot of land, perpendicular to a river, road, or canal, allowing equal access to resources
- Metes and bounds: a boundary defined by the physical landscape of a piece of land
- Three rural settlement patterns:
- Clustered: homes and structures concentrated in specific areas (villages, small towns)
- Dispersed: homes and structures evenly distributed
- Linear: homes and structures arranged in a line (along a river)
Agricultural Revolutions
- The Columbian Exchange: discovery of new land, food, and trade
- The Green Revolution: a major event that impacted food production and the environment
- New technologies: biotechnology, plant breeding, irrigation technology, chemical farming, and food manufacturing
- Benefits of the Green Revolution:
- Increased food production
- Environmental impact
- Greater accessibility of technology to developed countries
Agricultural Systems
- Commercial agriculture: selling crops for profit
- The Second Agricultural Revolution: introduction of new food and production methods, spreading to Europe and North America
- Impact of the Second Agricultural Revolution:
- Healthier diets
- Increased life spans
- Population growth
- The First Agricultural Revolution: domestication of plants and animals, enabling large groups to live together
Von Thunen Model
- Zone 1: intensive agriculture and dairying (fresh produce, high demand, and easily perishable)
- Zone 2: forest materials (firewood and fuel production, high demand)
- Zone 3: expensive field crops (grains for bread)
- Zone 4: ranching (transporting livestock)
Agricultural Terms
- Intensive: small land size, high labor input, and large capital investment
- Extensive: large land size, low labor input, and lower capital investment
- Subsistence agriculture: growing crops for personal consumption, not for profit
- Slash and burn: clearing land for agriculture by cutting and burning trees
- Pros: clears land for agriculture
- Cons: reduces biodiversity and damages soil
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Learn about different types of rural settlement patterns, including clustered, dispersed, and linear arrangements. Explore how land can be divided into narrow lots or defined by the physical landscape.
