ch 11 Flashcards

1
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what are staple foods

A

food is given to animals & industries

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2
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staple foods example

A

wheat, oats, rice, root vegetables

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3
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3 main factors that have affected recent increases in world crop food production

A

increased crop land, increased yield, greater cropping intensity

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4
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what was the Green Revolution in result of

A

planting of new hybrids of rice, wheat etc.

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5
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what does rapid global population growth have an impact on

A

food production & modification on biomes

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6
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modification to climate includes what?

A

irrigation & greenhouse gases

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7
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what measures can landscapes be modified through?

A

flattering, terracing, draining

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8
Q

where are the world’s top 10 rice producing countries

A

Asia

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8
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where are the world’s top 10 rice producing countries

A

Asia

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9
Q

why has rice production increased

A

technological advances

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10
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why is the cacao tree under threat

A

pests, fungal infections, climate change

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