Geog cba 1 Flashcards
(33 cards)
What are the physical inputs for animal farming?
Climate, relief, land
These inputs influence the conditions under which animals are raised.
What are the physical inputs for crop farming?
Climate, relief, soil, land
These factors impact the growth and yield of crops.
List the human and economic inputs for crop farming.
- Labour
- Machinery and technology
- Markets and transport
- Capital
- Seeds
- Pesticides
- Fertiliser
- Irrigation
These inputs are essential for efficient crop production.
What are the processes involved in crop farming?
- Ploughing
- Sowing
- Weeding
- Pest control
- Harvesting
These steps are crucial for successful crop cultivation.
What additional steps are involved in crop farming after harvesting?
- Processing
- Marketing
- Distributing
These steps ensure that crops reach consumers effectively.
List the human and economic inputs for animal farming.
- Labour
- Machines
- Technology
- Capital
- Animal breeds
- Feed
These inputs are necessary to support animal husbandry.
What are the processes for animal farming?
- Grazing
- Lambing
- Calving
- Shearing/Milking
- Silage production
These processes are integral to the management of livestock.
What are the outputs of crops and animal farming?
- Crops
- Animal products
These outputs are the end products of agricultural activities.
What is feedback in the context of farming systems?
What is put back into the system, e.g., money
Feedback mechanisms help sustain agricultural practices.
What is sustainable agriculture?
Farmers who prioritise sustainability aim to prodice enough food, fuel, and fibre to meet today’s needs without compromising tomorrow’s. Farm’s are views as a holistic system. practices that are considered sustainable must meet 4 criterias:
- productive
- profitable
- enchance natural resources
- improve quality of life for families and ommunities
These criteria help define sustainable agricultural practices.
How does Singapore address food security?
- Not overly dependent on one country- diversifying import sources
- Importing food from many different countries
- Stockpiling food in case of emergency
- Starting more rooftop farms
These strategies aim to enhance food security in Singapore.
What are the consequences of underconsumption?
- under nutrition
- Stunting
- Wasting
- Lower work productivity
- Increased healthcare costs
- Higher mortality rate
Slowed growth and development in youths
Starvation
Less energy
These consequences highlight the impact of inadequate food intake.
What are the consequences of overconsumption?
- Obesity
- Heart diseases
- Food wastage
- Greater burden on healthcare system
- Diabetes
- Poorer quality of workforce due to ill health
- Slowing down of economy
These outcomes reflect the negative effects of excessive food intake.
What is food security?
Defined when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preference for an active and healthy life.
Food security is critical for an active and healthy life.
What are the four pillars of food security?
- Availability
- Access
- Utilisation
- Stability
Each pillar addresses different aspects of food security.
What factors affect food availability?
- Domestic production
- Food stocks
- Imports
- Food aid
These factors ensure that food is consistently available.
What factors are essential for food access?
- Economic means
- Physical means
- Affordability
- Absence of barriers
Access is crucial for individuals to obtain the food they need.
What does food utilisation involve?
- Quality and nutritional value
- Knowledge and practices to use food effectively
Proper utilisation ensures that food contributes to health.
What is the significance of stability in food security?
Requires that access to food is stable over time without sudden disruptions
Stability helps mitigate the effects of crises on food supply.
What are the physical causes of food insecurity?
- Climate change
- Deforestation
- Droughts
- Natural disasters
These factors can disrupt agricultural production.
What political factors contribute to food insecurity?
- Conflict and war
- Poor government and corruption
These issues can severely impact agricultural operations and food distribution.
What socioeconomic factors lead to food insecurity?
- Poverty
- Stagnant minimum wages
- Racial discrimination
- Food inflation
These factors affect individuals’ ability to access nutritious food.
What are the outcomes of food systems?
- Food security
- Food utilisation
- Food access
- Food availability
- Social welfare
- Environmental security
These outcomes reflect the effectiveness of food systems.
What natural factors affect farming location?
- Climate
- Rain
- Relief
- Soils
- Drainage
These factors determine the suitability of land for farming.
