Agriculture and Fishing
This is the name for growing crops and raising animals.
Agriculture
Oil and gas are types of ________ resources.
Natural/non-renewable
Land used for building houses, shops, and roads is called _______ land.
Urban/residential/commercial
Roads and cars are part of this type of transport.
Land transport.
True or false: oil is a renewable resource.
False
Farmers need this natural resource for most of their crops.
Water
This black liquid fuel is used to make petrol and plastics.
Farmland used to grow crops is called __________ land.
agricultural
Boats and ships are used in this type of transport.
Water transport.
Farmers and fishermen both depend on the __________
environment.
Collecting fish in rivers, lakes, and oceans is called.
Fishing
What is the process of taking minerals or oil from underground?
mining/drilling
What is conservation?
Protecting land and natural resources.
Give one advantage of air travel.
Fastest way to travel long distances.
Which land use would a national park fall under?
Conservation land, recreational land
Name one challenge farmers face:
drought, pests, poor soil, too much rain, etc.
electricity, cooking gas, fertilizers, etc.
Why do people clear forests? Give one reason.
Farming, housing, mining, roads, lumber, etc.
What does regional transportation mean?
Transportation within a single region.
Name a type of transport used to move large amounts of objects.
trucks, freight trains, freighter ships, large planes
Why is fishing important for many island nations?
It provides food, jobs, and exports.
Why can natural gas run out?
They take millions of years to form.
That's why they call it dinosaur juice.
Explain one negative effect of misusing land.
Soil erosion, flooding, pollution, loss of habitats.
How does transportation help a country's economy?
Moves goods, helps trade, connects people, supports jobs.
Explain how different land uses conflict with each other.
Conservation vs. mining.
Housing vs. agriculture.