Food Production & Security
What is food insecurity?
The phenomenon where access to sufficient, nutritious food is limited.
What is shifting cultivation?
This type of agriculture is practiced in tropical regions, involving the clearing of land for planting by slashing vegetation and burning the debris.
What is crop rotation?
This agricultural technique involves rotating different crops in a field to maintain soil fertility and reduce pests.
What is von Thünen’s Model?
The land use model that explains the location of agricultural activities based on transportation costs and land value.
What is agribusiness?
The process of turning raw agricultural products into consumer goods.
What is genetic modification (GMOs)?
The scientific modification of crops for higher yields and resistance to pests.
What is plantation agriculture?
A large-scale farming operation that focuses on the production of one or two high-demand crops, often for export.
What is organic farming?
A method of farming that avoids synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, focusing on sustainability.
What is the rectangular survey system?
The system where agricultural land is divided into rectangular plots.
What is rural-to-urban migration?
The shift of labor from farming to industry due to technological advances in agriculture.
$300 Question: What is urban sprawl?
The process by which urban expansion reduces the amount of farmland.
What is subsistence agriculture?
This type of farming involves growing enough food primarily for the farmer’s family, with little surplus for sale.
What is land reclamation?
The process of draining water from wetlands to create arable land.
What is the long-lot system?
A traditional land division method where land is divided into narrow parcels stretching from a river or road.
What is global food trade?
The effect of globalization on food markets, where food is sourced from distant locations.
$400 Question: What is sustainable agriculture?
The goal of producing food in a way that conserves resources and minimizes environmental impact.
What is intensive farming?
The agricultural system that relies on large amounts of capital and labor per unit of land to maximize yield.
What is terracing?
A practice used in mountainous regions to create flat areas for farming.
What is bid-rent theory?
The theory that explains rural land use based on land rent and distance from the market.
What is commodity price volatility?
The financial risk farmers face due to market price fluctuations.
What is food sovereignty?
A strategy to combat hunger by encouraging local food production and distribution networks.
What is mixed crop and livestock farming?
A system of farming where livestock are raised alongside crops, benefiting from their manure and providing food.
What is drip irrigation?
This method of irrigation conserves water by delivering it directly to plant roots.
What is communal farming?
The farming system in which land ownership is communal, often found in indigenous communities.
What is contract farming?
The system where farmers contract with large corporations to supply agricultural products.