Subsistence farming refers to agriculture carried out for survival purposes, where most or all crops are consumed by the farmer and their family.
Imagine if you had a small garden where you grow your own vegetables. You don't sell these veggies at a market; instead, they're used solely for your family's meals. That's like subsistence farming on a much smaller scale!
Commercial Agriculture: Farming primarily for sale, not direct consumption.
Shifting Cultivation (Slash-and-Burn): A method of agriculture where areas of land are burnt and cultivated for crops until their fertility decreases.
Pastoral Nomadism: A form of subsistence agriculture based on herding domesticated animals.
How does subsistence farming affect the natural increase rate?
What is the primary cause of the transition from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture in developing countries?
What is the primary reason for the shift from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture in developing countries?
What was a major consequence of the shift from subsistence farming during the Second Agricultural Revolution?
What is the major distinguishing factor between subsistence farming and commercial agriculture?
Which historical process influenced the transition from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture in many parts of Africa?
Which two instances highlight how socio-economic factors can shape the spatial organization within subsistence farming?
What would be the most impactful way to encourage a transition from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture in developing countries?
Which concept refers specifically to the shift from subsistence farming towards market-oriented agriculture?
What historical event best represents a shift from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture?
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