Human Geography- Agricultural Practices and Concepts

Regions with specific climate conditions influencing agriculture.

Land suitable for growing crops.

Land not suitable for growing crops.

Cultivating land for a few years before moving to a new plot.

Large estate for commercial crop cultivation, often using cheap labor.

Livestock movement for forage in subsistence agriculture.

Commercial grazing of livestock.

Farming combining crop and livestock raising.

Large-scale cultivation of grains for sale.

Intensive farming of fruits and vegetables for local markets.

Agriculture focused on milk and dairy production.

Agriculture in regions with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, specializing in crops like grapes and olives.

Theory suggesting societies can overcome environmental constraints through technology.

Cultivation of a single crop on a large scale.

Large-scale agricultural business encompassing production, processing, distribution, and marketing of agricultural products.

Cost advantages gained through increased production.

Networks connecting the production and distribution of agricultural products.

Economic model explaining agricultural land use patterns based on transportation costs.

Less developed countries with weaker economies.

More developed countries with stronger economies, often dominating global trade.

Farming primarily for the farmer's own consumption.

Process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries.

Clearing of forests for various purposes, including agriculture.

Method involving cutting and burning forests to create fields for cultivation.

Method utilizing steps built into hillsides for cultivation.

Artificial application of water to land for agricultural purposes.

Contamination of the environment by harmful substances.

Build-up of salts in soil, often resulting from irrigation.

Banking services for low-income individuals or groups.

Land survey method using landmarks to establish boundary lines.

Land survey method involving long strips of land starting from a water source.

Rectangular land survey system pioneered by Thomas Jefferson.

Rural settlement pattern with homes grouped together.

Rural settlement pattern with isolated and scattered homes.

Rural settlement pattern organized along a linear feature like a road or river.

Geographic origin of agricultural practices and domesticated crops.

Deliberate effort to grow plants and raise animals for human use.

Spread of agricultural practices from one area to nearby areas through close contact.

Diffusion of agricultural practices through the movement of people.

Adaptation of farming methods or crops in new locations due to different conditions.

Exchange of goods and ideas between the 'Old World' and the 'New World.'

Spread of high-yield crop varieties and modern agricultural techniques.

Land value influenced by its proximity to markets.