Tamil Nadi Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
where is Tamil Nadu
A
the southern tip of India
2
Q
how much of the state depends on agriculture
A
60%
3
Q
when is rice planted
A
June to august in time for the monsoon season
4
Q
what are the effects of climate change on Tamil Nadu
A
a shifting monsoon season making predicting the optimum planting time difficult
5
Q
what are farmers doing to counteract this
A
introducing shrimp-rice farming to double their crops
6
Q
what is there a need to do
A
decrease water consumption due to unpredictability whilst also increasing output due to rising food demand
7
Q
what soil type relates to Tamil Nadu
A
latosols
