Ch3/Agriculture Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Which is the best soil
A
The loam. Mixture of sand,silt and clay.
2
Q
Characteristic of sandy soils
A
Large air gasps
Hold les water
Easier to cultivate
Poor retain of nutrients
3
Q
Characteristic of clay soil
A
Small air space
Hold more water
Difficult to cultivate
Good retain of nutrient
4
Q
Iin which factors depend agriculture
A
Climate
Culture
Technology
Economics
5
Q
Types of agriculture
A
Arable farming
Pastoral farming
Mixed farming
6
Q
Types of fertyliers, adv and disc
A
Organic [use natural res] [hard to transport]
Inorganic [easy to store][transport cost]
Quick acting
Slow acting
7
Q
Typ of irrigation methods
A
Overhead sprinkler
Clay pot systems
Trickle drip systems
Flood irrigation
8
Q
How to reduce soil erosion
A
Terraciong
Bunds
Wind breaks
Crop cover
