Agricultural Practices
Definition
Agricultural practices refer to methods or techniques used by farmers to cultivate crops or rear animals for food production. These practices can vary widely based on culture, technology, region, etc.
Analogy
Imagine agricultural practices as different recipes used by chefs around the world. Just like how chefs use different ingredients and cooking techniques depending on their culinary traditions or available resources, farmers also employ various methods based on their local conditions or cultural norms.
Related terms
Sustainable Agriculture: This involves farming strategies aimed at sustainable farming practices such as organic farming that protect environment, public health, human communities and animal welfare.
Monoculture Farming: This is an agricultural practice where a single crop is grown over a large area for many consecutive years.
Crop Rotation: A method where different types of crops are planted in succession over several seasons to improve soil fertility and control pests.
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Practice Questions (16)
- Which historical event best illustrates the concept of humans adapting to their environment using agricultural practices?
- How does the Green Revolution impact agricultural practices?
- Which technological advancement accelerated agricultural practices during the Second Agricultural Revolution?
- What is a key factor contributing to the development of agricultural practices in specific geographical regions?
- How do agricultural practices contribute to environmental degradation?
- How does physical geography impact agricultural practices?
- What is the most significant factor that influences agricultural practices in a geographical region?
- How does rural-urban migration generally impact agricultural practices?
- How has mechanization impacted agricultural practices?
- How did the Green Revolution significantly influence agricultural practices worldwide?
- What is the primary reason why some traditionally farming societies still utilize old agricultural practices despite technological advancements?
- Which two agricultural practices best exemplify the diffusion of rice cultivation from Southeast Asia?
- How has the Green Revolution influenced agricultural practices in India?
- Which of the following agricultural practices would be most likely to occur in a region with high population density?
- Which method could effectively manage land-use conflicts between agricultural practices and residential expansion?
- Why does Africa's physical geography influence its agricultural practices?
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