Chapter 12 Flashcards
What are hunter gatherers?
Nomadic people that collect their food by hunting and gathering
Women gather
Men hunt, fish
What were the settlers of Namibia in the 15th and 18th century?
Agriculturalists and livestock herders-Owambo and Herero - N and central Nam 15th
Nama afrikaans speaking 18th central Nam
Why are these people busy disappearing?
Modern society for demand for agricultural land and natural resources.
Introduction of drugs, tabacco, alchohol
What makes the San People special?
Still hunt and gather in the Kalahari
Hunting - gathering is their way of life
What is the goal for sustainable agriculture?
Meet Namibia’s food needs without compromising the ability for future generations to meet their needs.
What are the 6 groups of people to ensure a sustainable agriculture system?
Growers Food processors Distributers Retailers Consumers Waste managers
Why do they use this method to ensure a sustainable agriculture system?
Promote soil health
Minimize water use
Lower pollution levels
What is sustainable farming?
Growing practice that is vital to the health and welfare of Namibia and the planet.
Why do we have to get rid of monoculture?
Huge field with single plant breed has huge risks: Plants are vulnerable to a disease Diseases spread quickly Wipes plants out Prices spike
how do we make better use of land?
Several crops in a single plot of land
Sun-loving and shade-loving
More food per acre
Free up more land for preservation purposes
What causes pollution farmlands?
Fertilizers: polluted run-off
Animal farming: methane production pollution
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, harmful to the Earth’s atmosphere.
How can we reduce pollution on farms?
Crop rotation Natural fertilizers Minimizing number of animals Recycle Water reclamation
How can we ensure the welfare of farm animals?
Mixing a little number of them with a plant based farm - sufficient space to graze and roam
What effect will population growth have on the environment?
-loss of fresh water
-species extinction
-farmers need to produce more food
-more food need to be imported
-depletion of natural resources
-more intensive farming practices
-habitat loss
Global warming/climate change
What is carrying capacity?
Max number of people the Earth can sustain and maintain.
