Term 4 Exam Revision Flashcards
Name 7 ways of getting food
Buy from a shop Buy from a street market Trade Hunt Fish Collect Grow
Name and explain 2 ways of farming
SUBSISTENCE FARMING: when a farmer grows crops and raises animals to feed himself and his family
COMMERCIAL FARMING: when a farmer grows crops and raises animals to sell
Name 3 main crops grown in South Africa
Maize
Wheat
Sugar cane
Why do people grow food on cities
- To provide food for themselves and their families
- To slaughter animals for feasts.
- To save money due to extra expenses in cities
Name and give an example of small stock
Animals which need. Small are of land
Pigs, goats
Name and give an example of large stock
Animals which need a large area of land to live
Cattle, sheep
Name and explain poultry
Birds rises for their feathers, meat, eggs or other products
Chickens, ducks
Name 5 farm expenses
Seeds Animals Labour Equipment Fertilizer Irrigation Transport Food
Name 7 examples of how food is processed
Cut Dry Clean Package Pluck Freeze Cook Mix Season (spice) Peel
Why do we process food?
It’s easier and quicker
So the food lays longer
Explain crops
Plants grown to be used as food
What is processing?
Anything that is done to feed before you buy it
Explain expenses
Anything which must be paid for by the farm
Name 5 uses of water at home
Bath or shower Wash dishes or clothes Cook Drink Clean Water garden Feed pets
Give 5 examples of wasting water
Not fixing leaking pipes or taps Watering the garden when it is hot Using a dishwasher Using too much water in the bath or shower Leaving taps open
