Factors affecting Food Production

2. Crops grown for sale are known as ________crops.
5. The method of suppling water to the land other than by natural mean, such as rain, to help crops grow.
6. The higher the ____________, the lower the temperature.
7. The use of advanced machinery to help farms perform tasks which they would otherwise have to do manually.
17. ___________ farming is the production of crops to feed the farmers and his family.
18. ________ can come in the form of money or other assets.
20. Chemical substances used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops.
21. __________ soil is rich in minerals.
22. ___________ affects the rates of photosynthesis and seed germination.
23. The setting aside and storage of food to ensure food security during emergencies.
24. High-yielding __________ are improved strains of crops such as rice, wheat and other cereals that have an increased growth rate.
26. Food production usually occur in the warmer seasons as compared to __________ seasons.
27. ______ is the top layer of the earth’s surface.
28. Policies regarding a decision made by the government that affects how food is produced are known as _________ policies.

1. ____________ can overcome the short growing seasons in temperature countries by creating optimal conditions for plant growth
3. A business or industry involved in food production, usually referring to large-scale farming and business related activities.
4. The amount of _____________ varies among different types of crops.
8. Cattle or poultry can become ____________ by extreme hot or cold temperatures
9. _________ for food refers to the people’s willingness and ability to obtain a particular food crop of product.
10. The cutting of steps into a hillside to create flat land for cultivation.
11. Policies pertaining to domestic agriculture are known as ___________ policies.
12. The average condition of the atmosphere of a specific place over a long period of time, usually over 30 years.
13. ____________ farming is the large-scale production of crops intended for sale.
14. An organisation of 10 South East Asian countries.
15. __________ refers to the slope and altitude of a land surface.
16. Substances added to the soil to provide nutrients for healthy plant growth.
19. The Green ___________ refers to the rapid increase in the productivity of agriculture through the use of science and technology.
25. Food __________ exists when all people in an area are able to obtain sufficient quantities of safe and nutritious food to maintain a healthy an active lifestyle.