unit 7 vocab quiz 2 Flashcards
a system that divides land into squares. Each square is 6 miles by 6 miles, and it’s split into smaller sections. It’s used for land surveying
township and range
uses physical features of the local geography, along with directions and distances, to define the boundaries of a particular piece of land. A boundary defined by a measurement of a straight run, bounds referred to a more general boundary, such as a waterway, wall, public road, or existing building
metes and bounds
a land division system that creates long, narrow strips of land that extend back from a water source, like a river.
longlot survey
a type of farming that involves growing a single crop, like cotton, sugar, or coffee, on a large scale. It typically happens in tropical or subtropical regions and often relies on labor from workers who may live on the plantation.
plantation agriculture
the production of food primarily for sale off the market. Term used to describe highly efficient large scale farming, usually the average size is hundred of acres and ranching operations that employ vast land based, have a heavy reliance on large mechanized equipment, factory type labor forces, and the latest technology.
commercial agriculture
a type of farming found in regions with a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It focuses on growing crops like olives, grapes, and citrus fruits.
mediterranean agriculture
the production of crops without the use of synthetic or industrially produced pesticides and fertilizers or the raising of livestock without hormones, antibiotics and synthetic feeds.
organic agriculture
system which the eldest son in a family (or daughter if necessary) inherits all of a dying parents land
primogeniture
legal crops like coffee, tea, cacao, and tab according grown plantations in the tropics for export to more developed countries (MDC’s)
luxury crops
plants that are grown from seeds rather than from other methods.
seed crops
plants that are grown for their edible underground parts, such as roots or tubers
root crops
global transfer of foods, plants, and animals from europe to the americans. diseases were also brought, killing millions of natives. It also led to changes it diet and is an example of relocation diffusion
colombian exchange
a type of agriculture focused on raising animals for food, fiber, or labor. This includes cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.
livestock ranching
a major agricultural shift in the mid-20th century that introduced high-yield crops, fertilizers, and improved irrigation methods, boosting food production and reducing hunger, especially in developing countries
green revolution
an agricultural practice where vegetation is cut down and burned to clear land for farming. This method enriches the soil with ash but can lead to deforestation and soil degradation if used unsustainably.
slash and burn
