AP Human Geography Unit 5
Across
- 4. a type of agriculture in which farmers grow enough food to meet the needs of their own household, and may have little or no surplus to sell or trade
- 7. the process of revitalizing or rejuvenating a rural area, often through economic development or other initiatives
- 11. the deterioration of the quality of land, often due to human activities such as overuse, misuse, or pollution
- 15. the business of farming, including the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products
- 17. the wearing away of soil by the action of wind or water
- 19. the practice of combining crops and livestock production on the same farm
- 20. the integration of the global agricultural economy through the expansion of trade, investment, and other economic linkages.
- 22. the process of changing the laws, policies, or practices that govern land ownership, use, and management, often with the aim of redistributing land or increasing access to land for disadvantaged groups
- 23. the transformation of fertile land into desert, often due to overgrazing, deforestation, or drought
- 28. the ability of soil to support the growth of plants
- 34. a period of rapid technological and productivity growth in agriculture, especially in developing countries, that began in the 1960s and 1970s
- 35. the practice of building terraces or step-like structures on sloping land, in order to create level areas for cultivation and prevent soil erosion
- 36. a type of pastoralism in which livestock are moved between different pastures or ranges at different seasons
- 38. the artificial application of water to land in order to assist the growth of crops
- 39. the legal rights and responsibilities associated with the ownership, use, and management of land
- 40. chemicals used to kill or control pests, such as insects, weeds, or fungi
- 44. a way of life in which people move from place to place in search of resources, rather than settling in one location
- 45. the dissemination of knowledge and information about improved agricultural practices and technologies to farmers and rural communities
- 46. the use of zoning regulations or land-use plans to designate areas for agricultural use, and to restrict other types of development
- 47. the practice of growing a series of different crops in a particular area in a set order, in order to maintain soil fertility and reduce the risk of pest and disease outbreaks
- 48. the cultivation of crops and the raising of animals for food, fiber, and other products
- 49. a type of industrial agriculture that involves the intensive confinement and feeding of animals, often in crowded, indoor facilities
- 50. the cultivation of a single crop over a wide area
Down
- 1. the decline in the population of a rural area, often due to migration to urban areas or other factors
- 2. the alteration of the genetic makeup of an organism using biotechnology techniques
- 3. a type of agriculture that involves the use of relatively low levels of labor and capital, and relies on natural resources such as climate and soil to produce crops
- 5. a type of agriculture that involves the use of large amounts of labor and capital to produce high yields per unit of land
- 6. an area beyond the suburbs, typically characterized by low population density and a rural or semi-rural lifestyle
- 8. the zone of transition between a city and its surrounding rural area
- 9. a type of agriculture that relies on large-scale, mechanized production, and often involves the use of synthetic chemicals and genetically modified organisms
- 10. a town or suburb that is primarily residential, and from which many residents commute to work in a nearby city
- 12. the process of affluent or middle-class people moving into a rural area, often resulting in the displacement of poorer or working-class residents
- 13. the concentration of agricultural production on a few specific crops or livestock
- 14. a type of agriculture that seeks to minimize the use of synthetic chemicals and genetically modified organisms, and to promote the use of natural inputs and techniques
- 16. the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
- 18. the output of agricultural products per unit of land, labor, or capital
- 21. a type of agriculture in which farmers produce crops or livestock primarily for sale or trade in the market
- 24. a town that has developed around a larger, central city, and that is economically dependent on the central city
- 25. a type of agriculture that involves the raising of livestock, often in a nomadic or semi-nomadic manner
- 26. the protection and management of soil resources in order to maintain or improve their fertility and productivity
- 27. the expansion of agricultural production to include a wider range of crops or livestock
- 29. government payments or other forms of financial support provided to farmers or the agricultural sector
- 30. the movement of people and businesses from urban to rural areas
- 31. the spread of urban development into surrounding areas, often in a dispersed, low-density pattern
- 32. a suburban area that has developed a significant concentration of business, shopping, and entertainment, and that functions as a hub of activity outside of a traditional downtown
- 33. the increase in the amount of inputs, such as labor, capital, or technology, used in agriculture in order to increase productivity
- 37. the exchange of agricultural products between countries or regions
- 41. the cultivation of multiple crops in the same area, often in a planned, intercropping pattern
- 42. the process of increasing the proportion of people living in urban areas
- 43. substances that are added to soil or plants in order to increase their nutrient content and enhance growth