3. Biomes & Food Production Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is a food staple?
A
A food regularly eaten that supplies energy and nutrients.
2
Q
Give two examples of staple foods.
A
Rice, wheat (also potatoes, corn, etc.).
3
Q
What is the Malthusian Crisis?
A
A theory that population growth would outpace food production.
4
Q
Name one way technology boosts crop yields.
A
Use of GM crops, irrigation, GPS mapping, drones.
5
Q
Why is rice farming considered labour-intensive?
A
It requires lots of manual work, water, and specific land conditions.
6
Q
What is terrace farming?
A
Farming on steps built into hillsides to grow crops like rice in wet areas.
