AP Human Geography : Settlement Patterns of Major Agriculture
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Example Question #3 : Pastoralism
Pastoralism is most commonly practiced in __________.
barren mountainous terrain
temperate communities in the northern hemisphere
fertile river valleys
fecund tropical climates
temperate communities in the southern hemisphere
barren mountainous terrain
“Pastoralism” is the name given to nomadic animal husbandry. A pastoral society is one that wanders in search of food or to follow its flock. Pastoralism is most commonly practiced in barren mountainous or arid terrains, particularly in Africa, Asia, and some parts of South America.
Example Question #1 : Pastoralism
Which of these statements about the changing prevalence of pastoralism is most accurate?
The practice of pastoralism is increasing in the developed world, but decreasing in the developing world.
The practice of pastoralism is decreasing in the developed world, but increasing in the developing world.
The practice of pastoralism is decreasing worldwide.
The practice of pastoralism is increasing worldwide.
The practice of pastoralism has remained largely unchanged for several hundred years.
The practice of pastoralism is decreasing worldwide.
The practice of “pastoralism,” or nomadic animal husbandry, is decreasing worldwide. It was once a widely practiced means of sustaining human populations, but has been replaced throughout most of the world by more refined and sustainable agricultural practices. It is still practiced in parts of Africa, Asia, and South America, but its influence continues to wane as agricultural technology continues to advance.
Example Question #21 : Rural Land Use & Settlement Patterns
The practice of moving livestock from low-lying regions in winter to mountainous regions in the summer is an example of __________.
involuntary migration
irrigation
pastoralism
transhumance
desertification
transhumance
“Transhumance” refers to the movement of livestock from one region to another to take advantage of different seasons. It is distinct from “pastoralism” because “pastoralism” involves following the herd, rather than directing it. The movement of livestock from valleys in the winter to mountainous regions in the summer is the classic example of “transhumance.”
Example Question #22 : Rural Land Use & Settlement Patterns
Which of the following terms is best defined as a form of commercial farming where livestock is allowed to roam over an established area while farmers remain settled?
Irrigation
Pastoralism
Agribusiness
Ranching
Sharecropping
Ranching
The term “ranching,” particularly in reference to American agriculture refers to a type of commercial farming in which the livestock (usually cattle) is allowed to roam over an established area. The fact that the animals roam, but the farmers remain settled, separates this term from “pastoralism.”
Example Question #22 : Agriculture, Food Production, & Rural Land Use
The Chisholm Trail facilitated the __________.
forced migration of Native Americans from Texas and the southeastern United States to Oklahoma
None of these answers are correct.
transportation of cattle from Texas to the rail yards of Kansas
transportation of crops from Central and South America to the fertile plains of the United States
voluntary migration of American settlers westward towards California and Oregon
transportation of cattle from Texas to the rail yards of Kansas
“The Chisholm Trail” was a path taken by cowboys and ranchers in Texas during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It involved the transportation of cattle from the ranches of Texas up to the rail yards of Kansas from where the cattle could be shipped to the urban centers of the East Coast.
Example Question #21 : Settlement Patterns Of Major Agriculture
Raising and cultivating fish and shellfish in controlled bodies of water is known as __________.
pescetarianism
hydroponics
agribusiness
aquaculture
deep sea agriculture
aquaculture
Due to rising concerns about overfishing and the ability to control the supply of fish, aquaculture has become the main source of fish and shellfish in the world. Aquaculture typically happens in manmade ponds or sections of rivers and seas that are bracketed off to keep the fish under control. Aquaculture is now one of the largest sectors of agriculture in most advanced nations.
Example Question #21 : Agriculture, Food Production, & Rural Land Use
A salmon farm in Scotland and a kelp farm in southern California are both examples of __________.
irrigation
salinization
subsistence fishing
aquaculture
commercial fishing
aquaculture
A salmon farm in Scotland and a kelp farm in southern California are two examples of the raising of fish and marine plants in controlled environments. This is called “aquaculture.”
Example Question #1 : Fishing & Aquaculture
The farming of fish and marine plants, as opposed to commercial fishing, is called __________.
Aquaculture
Irrigation
Mediterranean agriculture
Hydroponics
Water culture
Aquaculture
“Aquaculture” is the name given to all farming and rearing of fish and marine plants that does not fall under the category of fishing. A salmon farm in which the salmon are reared and harvested in a controlled environment is an example of aquaculture.
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