Factors affecting Food Production

3. The amount of _____________ varies among different types of crops.
4. __________ soil is rich in minerals.
5. ________ can come in the form of money or other assets.
9. The use of advanced machinery to help farms perform tasks which they would otherwise have to do manually.
12. ____________ can overcome the short growing seasons in temperature countries by creating optimal conditions for plant growth
16. Policies pertaining to domestic agriculture are known as ___________ policies.
17. The setting aside and storage of food to ensure food security during emergencies.
21. High-yielding __________ are improved strains of crops such as rice, wheat and other cereals that have an increased growth rate.
22. Food production usually occur in the warmer seasons as compared to __________ seasons.
23. __________ refers to the slope and altitude of a land surface.
25. Chemical substances used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops.
26. _________ for food refers to the people’s willingness and ability to obtain a particular food crop of product.
27. ___________ affects the rates of photosynthesis and seed germination.
28. ____________ farming is the large-scale production of crops intended for sale.

1. A business or industry involved in food production, usually referring to large-scale farming and business related activities.
2. The higher the ____________, the lower the temperature.
6. An organisation of 10 South East Asian countries.
7. Policies regarding a decision made by the government that affects how food is produced are known as _________ policies.
8. The cutting of steps into a hillside to create flat land for cultivation.
10. Crops grown for sale are known as ________crops.
11. 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.
13. ______ is the top layer of the earth’s surface.
14. ___________ farming is the production of crops to feed the farmers and his family.
15. The method of suppling water to the land other than by natural mean, such as rain, to help crops grow.
18. The Green ___________ refers to the rapid increase in the productivity of agriculture through the use of science and technology.
19. Substances added to the soil to provide nutrients for healthy plant growth.
20. The average condition of the atmosphere of a specific place over a long period of time, usually over 30 years.
24. Cattle or poultry can become ____________ by extreme hot or cold temperatures