ap hug module 33 Flashcards
Agriculture:
The planting and harvesting of domesticated plants and the raising of domesticated animals for food.
Domesticated Plant:
A plant that is deliberately planted and cared for by humans that is distinct genetically from its ancestors.
Domesticated Animal:
An animal that depends on people for food and shelter and is different genetically and behaviorally from its ancestors due to close contact with humans.
Farmers:
Individuals who practice agriculture by growing crops, raising animals, or some combination of the two.
Physical Geography:
The study of Earth’s physical characteristics and processes.
Nutrients:
Components of topsoil (Such as nitrogen or phosphorus) necessary for plants to grow and reproduce.
Topography:
The arrangement of shapes on the earth’s surface.
Climate:
The average pattern of weather over a 30-year period for a particular region.
Weather:
The day-to-day atmospheric conditions that affect daily decisions.
Tropical Wet Climate:
A climate typically located along the equator that experiences rain every day of the year.
Tropical Wet And Dry Climate:
A climate located along the equator that has a dry season with little to no rain, usually in winter. Is often subject to monsoons.
Monsoon:
Seasonal reversal of winds with a general onshore movement in winter. Onshore winds bring monsoon rains.
Monsoon Rains:
Long periods of heavy rains every day at the end of a short dry season.
Arid Climate:
A climate that receives less than 10 inches of rain annually.
