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What is an agrarian holding?
What is a polyculture?
Various plant species are grown on the same holding.
What are the two ways to water crops?
Irrigated and rainfed agriculture.
What type of energy source provides the most energy to the world?
Non-renewable energy sources.
What type of crop do they grow with monsoon-irrigated agriculture?
Rice
How can farmers grow crops in regions not suitable for agriculture?
Greenhouses
What type of agricultural system uses more resources and labor? Intensive or extensive?
Intensive labor needs more resources and labor.
Name at least 2 characteristics of plantation agriculture.
-mainly for exportation
-holdings belong to foreigners
-large amounts of local labour
-monoculture
-require significant investment
How does altitude affect a plant's ability to grow?
Temperature decreases at higher altitudes.
What type of traditional agriculture has higher productivity? Swidden/itinerant agriculture or rainfed crop rotation?
Rainfed crop rotation
How does the income of a country affect the importance of the primary sector?
The primary sector is more important in low-income countries.
How does aridity affect agricultural activity?
low and irregular rainfall restricts plant growth.
How is housing organized in closed-field landscapes?
Housing is spread across the countryside since plots of land are enclosed.
Where did plantation agriculture originate?
Agricultural holdings that were established by European conquerors in the 16th and 17th centuries.
What is the main objective of traditional agriculture vs commercial agriculture?
Tradition= food for families
Commerical= for profit
How is intensive farming bad for the environment?
Environment, health, animal treatment
Why are the size and porosity of the grains in soil important? What do these factors determine?
The factors determine the amount of oxygen and water retention in the soil.
Why is aquaculture important for fish production?
Sustains fish production.
Name 3 types of renewable energy
Hydroelectric, wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, tidal
Is electricity a primary or secondary energy source?
Secondary
What is the Convention on the Law of the Sea?
1982 UN, countries get 200 miles (370KM) offshore to fish.
What are the four climatic factors that restrict agricultural activity?
Extreme cold, excessive heat, high humidity, and aridity.
How can the supply of renewable energy be limited?
Depends on sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
What are the three types of industry and what are their positions in the production process? Hint: Basic industries
Basic industries, capital goods industries, and consumer goods industries.
How does commercial agriculture lower the cost of production to make more profit?
Specialised production, mechanisation of agricultural tasks, use of advanced cultivation techniques, and large-scale facilities