Topic 11: Principles Of Agriculture And The Selection Of Species Flashcards
1
Q
What does agriculture involve the control of?
A
The control of terrestrial ecosystems to divert energy and nutrients into the human food chain
2
Q
3 principles of agriculture
A
Selection of species
Control of abiotic and biotic environmental factors to control production
Manipulation of food species to improve productivity
3
Q
What is the selection of species for agriculture?
A
The choice of which species and varieties of crop or livestock are selected for cultivation
4
Q
What are the 3 factors that the selection of species for agriculture depends on?
A
Market demand and access
Whether environmental conditions are within the range of tolerance of the species
Whether environmental conditions or the species adaptations can be controlled to improve productivity
