AP Human Geography Unit 5 Vocab

5. Organisms that are genetically modified to fit the needs of the farmer.
8. Chemicals or substances used to get rid of weeds on crops in order to increase yields.
12. Farming done on large amounts of land with a lower capitol and less labor that results in a lower yield.
14. Farming done on smaller amounts of land with higher capitol and more labor that results in a higher yield.
15. A crop that is physically changed in state or form that people will pay a premium for.
17. Chemicals or substances used to get rid of insects on crops in order to increase yields.
19. The farming of saltwater organisms.

1. A decrease in availability of land leads to farming expanding upwards.
2. Areas with little to no access to fresh, healthy produce.
3. Growing and raising livestock/crops to sell.
4. The farming of food to feed yourself, family, or community.
6. Lack of a steady source of food or ability to buy food that leads to hunger.
7. Food traveling all over the world leads to a risk of contamination and exposure to pathogens.
9. People who prioritize buying food from local farmers and farms.
10. Nutrient rich chemicals or substances mixed into soil to improve the growth and yield of crops.
11. The farming of food in water in controlled conditions.
13. A controlled environment used to grow foods that are usually grown in a tropical or humid climate.
16. farming Intensive farming done in urban environments so the city grows its own food.
18. The conserved use of Earth's resources that does not hinder the future generation's ability to support their needs.