1/31 Test FRQs. One of these FRQs will appear on the test
FRQ 1 The main division within agriculture exists between subsistence and commercial
methods of production.
A) Define subsistence and commercial agriculture.
B) Describe the world wide geographic distribution for subsistence and
commercial agriculture today.
C) Discuss in detail the striking difference between subsistence and commercial
agriculture for the following categories: farm size, use of machinery, purpose of
farming, percentage of farmers in the labor force, and relationship to other
businesses.
FRQ 2 For the second agricultural revolution answer the following questions in detail.
A) Where did the second agricultural revolution begin and why?
B) Discuss how the four-field system and two technological innovations
contributed to increased agricultural productivity.
C) Discuss in detail how the second agricultural revolution influenced population
distribution in Europe and North America.
FRQ 3 Some agricultural practices in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) include
shifting cultivation, pastorial nomadism, and intensive subsistence. For one of these
categories answer the following questions.
A) Define the agricultural practice and describe three characteristics.
B) Describe the geographic distribution of the agricultural practice.
C) Discuss in detail two future challenges for the agricultural practice.
methods of production.
A) Define subsistence and commercial agriculture.
B) Describe the world wide geographic distribution for subsistence and
commercial agriculture today.
C) Discuss in detail the striking difference between subsistence and commercial
agriculture for the following categories: farm size, use of machinery, purpose of
farming, percentage of farmers in the labor force, and relationship to other
businesses.
FRQ 2 For the second agricultural revolution answer the following questions in detail.
A) Where did the second agricultural revolution begin and why?
B) Discuss how the four-field system and two technological innovations
contributed to increased agricultural productivity.
C) Discuss in detail how the second agricultural revolution influenced population
distribution in Europe and North America.
FRQ 3 Some agricultural practices in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) include
shifting cultivation, pastorial nomadism, and intensive subsistence. For one of these
categories answer the following questions.
A) Define the agricultural practice and describe three characteristics.
B) Describe the geographic distribution of the agricultural practice.
C) Discuss in detail two future challenges for the agricultural practice.
1/23 Homework
Read 359-364. Choose three of the four strategies to increase the food supply, and write a 4–6 sentence paragraph that summarizes the main points. (three paragraphs total) Due 1/25
Homework
_Read the opinion editorial article and respond in the following: 1. Write a summary. 2. What is your opinion of this writers opinion?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/can-the-united-states-feed-china/2011/02/28/AB7mXrQ_print.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/can-the-united-states-feed-china/2011/02/28/AB7mXrQ_print.html
Homework
Go to the link below to access The Meatrix. There are a series of short entertaining and informative videos that are very critical of agribusiness in the United States. There is bias and some informative points in these videos. Watch The Meatrix, Meatrix II, and Meatrix 21/2 and fill out the table given in class. You need to take notes on the informative aspects of the video as well as taking note of bias that you observe.
http://www.themeatrix.com/
http://www.themeatrix.com/
Homework
Read the article and look at the interactive map inside the article posted below. Prove to me that you read it by telling me about it in class (I will probably ask a few questions as part of the process), or turning in something in writing to me that demonstrates your understanding of the ideas in the article.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/04/business/energy-environment/04weed.html?scp=1&sq=roundup&st=Search
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/04/business/energy-environment/04weed.html?scp=1&sq=roundup&st=Search