Rural Land Use & Settlement Patterns - AP Human Geography
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Which of these animals is most likely to be raised in a “feedlot?”
Which of these animals is most likely to be raised in a “feedlot?”
A “feedlot” is the name given to livestock farming that has been concentrated into a relatively small area. Animals in feedlots are fed hormones to accelerate their growth and are generally kept in extremely close proximity to other animals of their kind. This has numerous benefits for the farmer, but of course raises moral and environmental questions. Chickens are most likely to be raised in feedlots because they can survive without any space and respond dramatically to hormone treatments.
A “feedlot” is the name given to livestock farming that has been concentrated into a relatively small area. Animals in feedlots are fed hormones to accelerate their growth and are generally kept in extremely close proximity to other animals of their kind. This has numerous benefits for the farmer, but of course raises moral and environmental questions. Chickens are most likely to be raised in feedlots because they can survive without any space and respond dramatically to hormone treatments.
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When is winter wheat traditionally harvested?
When is winter wheat traditionally harvested?
“Winter wheat” is a type of wheat crop that is planted in the late fall that stops growing during the winter before resuming growing in the spring. It is generally harvested in the early summer.
“Winter wheat” is a type of wheat crop that is planted in the late fall that stops growing during the winter before resuming growing in the spring. It is generally harvested in the early summer.
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Which of the following is not a feature of an agricultural cash crop?
Which of the following is not a feature of an agricultural cash crop?
A "cash crop" is an agricultural crop that is purposely made strictly to be sold in a market environment for as much money as possible. Most cash crops, which include cotton, opium, grains, and many other products, are grown in a monoculture environment, where they are the only product grown on a piece of land. By their nature, cash crops are not a form of subsistence farming, as they are always produced to be used beyond a grower's own home and family.
A "cash crop" is an agricultural crop that is purposely made strictly to be sold in a market environment for as much money as possible. Most cash crops, which include cotton, opium, grains, and many other products, are grown in a monoculture environment, where they are the only product grown on a piece of land. By their nature, cash crops are not a form of subsistence farming, as they are always produced to be used beyond a grower's own home and family.
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Which of the following terms best describes the practices of a group of farmers who rely on one or two economically lucrative crops?
Which of the following terms best describes the practices of a group of farmers who rely on one or two economically lucrative crops?
When farmers grow a few lucrative crops, they cash cropping. Cash cropping involves growing one or a few crops that can be sold for a relatively high price.
When farmers grow a few lucrative crops, they cash cropping. Cash cropping involves growing one or a few crops that can be sold for a relatively high price.
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Most cash crops are grown __________.
Most cash crops are grown __________.
A cash crop is a crop like coffee or tobacco; something that is grown for profit and to meet some luxury rather than to sustain the population. Cash crops are primarily grown on plantations in the developing world. Cash crops, while generally grown in the developing world, are most often exported to the developed world.
A cash crop is a crop like coffee or tobacco; something that is grown for profit and to meet some luxury rather than to sustain the population. Cash crops are primarily grown on plantations in the developing world. Cash crops, while generally grown in the developing world, are most often exported to the developed world.
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Raising and cultivating fish and shellfish in controlled bodies of water is known as __________.
Raising and cultivating fish and shellfish in controlled bodies of water is known as __________.
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.
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.
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A salmon farm in Scotland and a kelp farm in southern California are both examples of __________.
A salmon farm in Scotland and a kelp farm in southern California are both examples of __________.
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.”
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.”
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The farming of fish and marine plants, as opposed to commercial fishing, is called __________.
The farming of fish and marine plants, as opposed to commercial fishing, is called __________.
“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.
“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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Which of the following types of farming is not historically prevalent in the United States of America?
Which of the following types of farming is not historically prevalent in the United States of America?
Mixed-crop farming, livestock ranching, dairy farming, and grain farming are all historically prevalent in the United States of America.
Mixed-crop farming, livestock ranching, dairy farming, and grain farming are all historically prevalent in the United States of America.
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What name is given to the method of growing crops in nutrient solutions rather than in soil?
What name is given to the method of growing crops in nutrient solutions rather than in soil?
“Hydroponics” is the name given to the method of growing crops in nutrient solutions instead of in soil. This allows food to be grown in arid climates and increases the geographic range in which many crops can be grown. It is common, for example, in desert climates where the soil is harsh and unforgiving.
“Hydroponics” is the name given to the method of growing crops in nutrient solutions instead of in soil. This allows food to be grown in arid climates and increases the geographic range in which many crops can be grown. It is common, for example, in desert climates where the soil is harsh and unforgiving.
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For which of these purposes is a combine used?
For which of these purposes is a combine used?
A “combine,” also commonly called a “combine harvester,” is used to harvest crops such as wheat, corn, oats, and barley. Its name is derived from the fact that it “combines” the three steps of harvesting in one machine - reaping, threshing, and winnowing. Combine harvesters are commonly used in the developed world, but remain uncommon in the developing world.
A “combine,” also commonly called a “combine harvester,” is used to harvest crops such as wheat, corn, oats, and barley. Its name is derived from the fact that it “combines” the three steps of harvesting in one machine - reaping, threshing, and winnowing. Combine harvesters are commonly used in the developed world, but remain uncommon in the developing world.
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The process of removing chaff by allowing it to be blown away by the wind is called __________.
The process of removing chaff by allowing it to be blown away by the wind is called __________.
The process of removing the chaff from a crop like grain, wheat, or rice by allowing it to be blown away by the wind is called “winnowing.” Mollification refers to the softening of a substance like soil. Threshing involves the separation of grains or seeds from their plant by mechanical means, such as with a threshing machine. Salinization is the process by which solutes accumulate in soil as a result of water evaporation, which leaves the soil unfavorable for agriculture. Monoculture involves the growth of a single crop within a given area.
The process of removing the chaff from a crop like grain, wheat, or rice by allowing it to be blown away by the wind is called “winnowing.” Mollification refers to the softening of a substance like soil. Threshing involves the separation of grains or seeds from their plant by mechanical means, such as with a threshing machine. Salinization is the process by which solutes accumulate in soil as a result of water evaporation, which leaves the soil unfavorable for agriculture. Monoculture involves the growth of a single crop within a given area.
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Which of these statements about intensive farming is false?
Which of these statements about intensive farming is false?
Intensive farming is distinct from extensive farming. Intensive farming is carried out in relatively densely populated areas, like the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. It involves smaller land holdings than in extensive farming and requires a relatively large amount of manual labor. Thus none of these answer choices are false.
Intensive farming is distinct from extensive farming. Intensive farming is carried out in relatively densely populated areas, like the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. It involves smaller land holdings than in extensive farming and requires a relatively large amount of manual labor. Thus none of these answer choices are false.
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What name is given to husks of grain and corn that have been separated from the seed of the plant?
What name is given to husks of grain and corn that have been separated from the seed of the plant?
“Chaff” is the name given to the thin outer protective casing in which husks of corn, grain, or rice are encased. The process of separating the chaff from the crop that can be consumed is called “winnowing.” Fallow describes land that is left unsown in order to restore its fertility. The hull is the exterior of a fruit or seed.
“Chaff” is the name given to the thin outer protective casing in which husks of corn, grain, or rice are encased. The process of separating the chaff from the crop that can be consumed is called “winnowing.” Fallow describes land that is left unsown in order to restore its fertility. The hull is the exterior of a fruit or seed.
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In the developed world the majority of commercial grain farming is used to __________.
In the developed world the majority of commercial grain farming is used to __________.
In the developed world, particularly in Western Europe, the majority of commercial grain farming is used to feed livestock. This is because it is more profitable to raise meat products than it is to grow grain; so grain is grown and fed to livestock, which is in turn culled and sold on the market.
In the developed world, particularly in Western Europe, the majority of commercial grain farming is used to feed livestock. This is because it is more profitable to raise meat products than it is to grow grain; so grain is grown and fed to livestock, which is in turn culled and sold on the market.
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Which of the following is an example of a monoculture?
Which of the following is an example of a monoculture?
Monoculture refers to the practice of growing one species or variety of plant within a given area. The prefix "mono" means "one."
Eliminate options about the orchard, the redwood, and the organic farm. All you have left is Monsanto.
Monoculture refers to the practice of growing one species or variety of plant within a given area. The prefix "mono" means "one."
Eliminate options about the orchard, the redwood, and the organic farm. All you have left is Monsanto.
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What term is given to the deliberate cultivation of only one crop in a large land area?
What term is given to the deliberate cultivation of only one crop in a large land area?
The term “monoculture” is used to describe the deliberate cultivation of only one single crop in a large land area. Monoculture has increased in practice in recent years as it allows for easier mechanized harvesting and more efficient large-scale farming.
The term “monoculture” is used to describe the deliberate cultivation of only one single crop in a large land area. Monoculture has increased in practice in recent years as it allows for easier mechanized harvesting and more efficient large-scale farming.
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Which of the following options best exemplifies pastoralism?
Which of the following options best exemplifies pastoralism?
Pastoralism refers to a strategy involving herding and tending to flocks of animals. It is often, but not always associated with a nomadic lifestyle.
The option referring to tending flocks of goats and sheep best exemplifies this idea.
Option: A tribe in Brazil gets most of its subsistence by fishing, hunting and gathering. Sounds more like subsistence. No mention of herding.
Option: A large farm grows a couple of profitable crops. Sounds more like plantation or cash cropping, but no mention of herding.
Option: A small, organic farm grows corn, soybeans and squash together in rows. Sounds more like mixed farming, no herding.
Pastoralism refers to a strategy involving herding and tending to flocks of animals. It is often, but not always associated with a nomadic lifestyle.
The option referring to tending flocks of goats and sheep best exemplifies this idea.
Option: A tribe in Brazil gets most of its subsistence by fishing, hunting and gathering. Sounds more like subsistence. No mention of herding.
Option: A large farm grows a couple of profitable crops. Sounds more like plantation or cash cropping, but no mention of herding.
Option: A small, organic farm grows corn, soybeans and squash together in rows. Sounds more like mixed farming, no herding.
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Which of these terms best matches the following description: An agricultural process that involves nomadic animal husbandry?
Which of these terms best matches the following description: An agricultural process that involves nomadic animal husbandry?
“Pastoralism” is used to describe a certain type of animal husbandry. It generally involves a nomadic lifestyle, where the people move with their flocks to take advantage of seasonal changes, favorable climates, and so on. It has been practiced extensively throughout human history, but in the modern age is primarily practiced in sparsely populated parts of the world where more common agriculture is unsustainable.
“Pastoralism” is used to describe a certain type of animal husbandry. It generally involves a nomadic lifestyle, where the people move with their flocks to take advantage of seasonal changes, favorable climates, and so on. It has been practiced extensively throughout human history, but in the modern age is primarily practiced in sparsely populated parts of the world where more common agriculture is unsustainable.
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Pastoralism is most commonly practiced in __________.
Pastoralism is most commonly practiced in __________.
“Pastoralism” is the name given to _nomadic animal husbandr_y. 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.
“Pastoralism” is the name given to _nomadic animal husbandr_y. 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.
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