Meaning and types of agricultural practice - SS2 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 2
Mixed farming combines the cultivation of crops with:
Urban gardening
Horticulture
Livestock rearing
What type of farming aims to produce enough food for the farmer's family's consumption?
Commercial farming
Subsistence farming
Industrial farming
Mechanized farming relies on which of the following?
Traditional hand tools
Machines and technology
Animal labor
Which agricultural practice involves regularly changing the type of crops grown in a field?
Crop rotation
Pastoral farming
Shifting cultivation
Pastoral farming primarily focuses on the production of:
Crops for export
Meat and dairy products
Cash crops
Describe the key characteristics of subsistence farming.
Subsistence farming is primarily focused on producing enough food to feed the farmer's family, using traditional and labor-intensive methods.
What are some examples of mechanized farming equipment, and how do they improve agricultural practices?
Examples of mechanized farming equipment include tractors and combine harvesters. They improve farming by increasing efficiency and productivity.
How does crop rotation benefit soil health and crop yields?
Crop rotation helps improve soil fertility by reducing nutrient depletion and controlling pests, which leads to higher crop yields.
Explain the concept of mixed farming and its advantages.
Mixed farming involves both crop cultivation and livestock rearing on the same farm, providing a diversified source of food and income.
What are the environmental implications of shifting cultivation, and how does it affect land use?
Shifting cultivation, also known as slash-and-burn farming, can lead to deforestation and soil degradation as farmers move to new fields. This affects land use and biodiversity.