AP Human Geography Flashcards: Agricultural Production Regions
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What is an agricultural production region?
An agricultural production region is an area defined by the extent to which its farming reflects either subsistence or commercial practices.
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What is an agricultural production region?
An agricultural production region is an area defined by the extent to which its farming reflects either subsistence or commercial practices.
According to the bid-rent theory, what is the primary factor that determines the use of intensive vs. extensive farming?
The primary factor is the cost of land; high land costs encourage intensive farming practices, while lower land costs are suitable for extensive practices.
A farmer has a small, expensive plot of land near a city. Which type of farming practice—intensive or extensive—would they most likely use?
The farmer would most likely use intensive farming practices to maximize yield from the small, high-cost land area.
What are the two contrasting types of agricultural practices used to define production regions?
The two contrasting practices are subsistence agriculture (farming for self-sufficiency) and commercial agriculture (farming for profit).
Define extensive farming.
Extensive farming is an agricultural practice that uses low inputs of labor and capital over a large area of land.
How do economic forces influence agricultural practices?
Economic forces, such as land costs and market pressures, determine whether farmers use intensive or extensive methods and engage in subsistence or commercial agriculture.
A large cattle ranch operates on thousands of acres of inexpensive, rural land. Is this an example of intensive or extensive farming?
This is an example of extensive farming, as it uses a large amount of land with relatively low inputs per acre.
What is monocropping or monoculture?
Monoculture is a commercial agricultural practice of growing a single crop species over a large area.
Define intensive farming.
Intensive farming is an agricultural practice that uses high levels of capital and labor on a relatively small area of land to maximize output.
How does monoculture relate to commercial agricultural practices?
Monoculture is a specific type of commercial practice where a single crop is grown to maximize efficiency and profit for sale in the market.