Unit 5: Intensive and Extensive Agricultural Practices Flashcards
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What is yield?
the amount of agricultural production harvested per unit of land?
What is genetically modified organism (GMO)
an organism whose genome has been altered to promote specific that allows for increased production in livestock production or crop farming
What are intensive agricultural practices?
practices that often require less land, but require more capital and labor, and are traditionally located closer to larger population centers
Where is plantation agriculture located?
-periphery countries
-former colonies located in tropical climates
What is the main crop grown in plantation agriculture?
cash crops
What is a cash crop?
crops that are grown for sale on the market and not for use by the grower
What types of crop are grown in plantation agriculture?
-coffee
-sugar
-tobacco
-tea
What are some issues with plantation agriculture?
-for developed countries
-takes away food for their population
-controlled by more economically developed spaces
Where is mixed crop and livestock agriculture found?
economically developed countries
What types of crops are typically are in mixed crop & livestock agriculture?
corn, soybeans
What types of places are market gardening (truck farming) found?
areas that have longer growing seasons (southeastern part of the USA)
What types of crops are grown?
Fresh fruits and veggies
What are extensive agricultural practices?
-less labor and capital
-more land for the production of food
-grown farther away from market
-low yield
Where is shifting cultivation located?
tropical climates such as Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, or Southeast Asia
How does shifting cultivation work?
crops are planted continuously until the land loses fertility
What is a fallow?
arable land that has been set aside for a period of time to allow for nutrients to return to the soil
Where is nomadic herding found?
Central and Southwest Asia or Northern Africa
How does nomadic herding work?
herders move cattle, sheep, or goats
Where is ranching located?
areas where the land is not ideal for farming
What is the cost of land where ranching is located?
probably cheaper
Where do ranchers raise their cattle?
far away from population centers
What types of crops are most likely grown in a Mediterranean climate?
grapes and olives
