Unit 5 Quiz 22-45 Flashcards
What are the two main types of crops classified as cash crops?
Cash Crops, Luxury Crops
Cash crops are grown for sale and profit, while luxury crops are typically non-essential and often command higher prices. SUGAR CANE, CORN, SOYBEANS
What type of agriculture is characterized by large-scale production on plantations?
Plantation Agriculture
Plantation agriculture often involves monoculture and relies heavily on labor.
What is the agricultural practice known as truck farming?
Truck Farming
Truck farming involves the production of fruits and vegetables for sale in nearby markets.
What type of agriculture is typical in Mediterranean climates?
Mediterranean Agriculture
This type of agriculture typically includes crops like olives, grapes, and citrus fruits.
What is the primary focus of livestock ranching?
Livestock Ranching
Livestock ranching primarily focuses on raising animals for meat, milk, and other products.
What is mixed crop and livestock farming?
Mixed Crop and Livestock
This farming system integrates crop production with livestock raising.
Define extensive farming.
Extensive
Extensive farming relies on large areas of land with low input and low yield per acre.
Define intensive farming.
Intensive
Intensive farming uses smaller areas of land with high input and high yield per acre.
What historical exchange significantly impacted global agriculture?
Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange involved the transfer of crops, livestock, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World.
What are cereal grains and staple crops?
Cereal grains and staple crops
These are fundamental food sources for populations, including wheat, rice, and corn.
How did colonialism impact agriculture?
Colonialism and impact on agriculture
Colonialism often altered local agricultural practices and introduced cash crops for export.
What are some current trends in agriculture in the U.S.?
Changing trends in agriculture in the U.S.
Trends include increasing technology use, organic farming, and shifts towards sustainable practices.
What is an export commodity?
Export commodity
An export commodity is a product that is produced for sale in foreign markets.
What does global supply chain refer to in agriculture?
Global supply chain
The global supply chain involves the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products worldwide.
What is meant by economies of scale in agriculture?
Economies of Scale
Economies of scale refer to the cost advantages that businesses obtain due to scale of operation.
What does bid-rent theory explain?
Bid-rent theory
Bid-rent theory explains how land users compete for land based on their willingness to pay.
Define carrying capacity in the context of agriculture.
Carrying Capacity
Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely.
What is sustainability in agriculture?
Sustainability
Sustainability in agriculture refers to practices that meet current food needs without compromising future generations.
What is a food desert?
Food Desert
A food desert is a geographic area with limited access to affordable and nutritious food.
What does food insecurity mean?
Food Insecurity
Food insecurity refers to the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.
What is transhumance?
Transhumance
Transhumance is the seasonal movement of people with their livestock between fixed summer and winter pastures.
What is the agricultural practice of terracing?
Terracing
Terracing involves creating stepped levels on steep terrain to cultivate crops and reduce soil erosion.
