unit 5 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the definition of ‘agriculture’?
The practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock for human use.
True or False: Subsistence agriculture is primarily for commercial purposes.
False
What type of agriculture involves the cultivation of crops and raising animals in a small area for personal use?
Subsistence agriculture
Fill in the blank: The Green Revolution refers to a period of ________ advancements in agricultural technology.
significant
What is ‘commercial agriculture’?
Agriculture that is produced for sale in the market.
Which type of agriculture is characterized by large-scale production and high input of technology?
Commercial agriculture
What does ‘crop rotation’ involve?
The practice of alternating the type of crops grown in a specific area to maintain soil fertility.
True or False: Intensive subsistence agriculture is characterized by low labor input.
False
What is ‘pastoral nomadism’?
A form of subsistence agriculture involving the herding of domesticated animals.
Define ‘agribusiness’.
Commercial agriculture that integrates various steps of the production process, from farming to distribution.
What is the main goal of ‘sustainable agriculture’?
To meet current food needs without compromising future generations’ ability to produce food.
Fill in the blank: ________ agriculture focuses on producing food primarily for the local market.
Local
What is ‘shifting cultivation’?
An agricultural system in which land is cleared and used for a few years before being abandoned.
True or False: The Von Thünen model explains agricultural land use based on transportation costs.
True
What does ‘monoculture’ refer to?
The agricultural practice of growing a single crop over a wide area for many consecutive years.
What is ‘hydroponics’?
A method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in water.
Define ‘food desert’.
An area that lacks access to affordable and nutritious food.
Fill in the blank: ________ farming is characterized by the use of organic methods and no synthetic chemicals.
Organic
What is ‘greenwashing’?
The practice of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product.
True or False: Agrarian societies are those primarily engaged in industrial activities.
False
What does ‘food security’ mean?
The state in which all people have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.
What is ‘precision agriculture’?
An agricultural management concept using information technology to ensure that crops and soil receive exactly what they need for optimal health and productivity.
Fill in the blank: ________ farming involves the cultivation of crops in areas with limited water supply.
Dryland
What is ‘urban agriculture’?
The practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around urban areas.
