Geography

Biome

A large ecological area on the earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

Tundra

A cold, treeless area where the subsoil is permanently frozen.

Chaparral

A biome characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typically found in coastal regions.

Tropical Rainforest

A hot, humid biome near the equator with high rainfall and rich biodiversity.

Desert

A dry, barren area of land with little precipitation, making it difficult for plants and animals to survive.

Boreal Forest

A biome characterized by coniferous forests, located in the northern regions of the world.

Temperate Deciduous Forest

A forest biome characterized by trees that shed their leaves annually.

Deforestation

The clearing or thinning of forests by humans or natural causes.

Biodiversity

The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Malnutrition

A condition resulting from insufficient or improperly balanced nutrition.

Chronic Hunger

A prolonged condition of not having enough food to eat, leading to malnutrition.

Agricultural Productivity

The rate of output of agriculture per unit of input.

Intensive Farming

A farming system characterized by high levels of labor and capital used compared to the land area.

Extensive Farming

A farming system that uses relatively lower inputs of labor and capital over larger land areas.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population.

Climate Change

Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth.

Human Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in the human population, often measured in terms of annual growth rates.

Scarcity

The fundamental economic problem of having seemingly unlimited human wants in a world of limited resources.

Feeding a Growing Population

The challenge of providing sufficient food to meet the needs of an increasing number of people, considering factors such as agricultural productivity, sustainable practices, and food distribution.

Arable

Land capable of being plowed and used to grow crops.

Pastoral Farming

A farming system focused on the raising of livestock, where animals graze on grass or other forage.

Commercial Farming

A farming system aimed at producing crops and livestock for sale in the market, emphasizing high yields and profits.

Subsistence Farming

A farming system where farmers grow enough food to feed themselves and their families, often with little surplus for sale.

Mixed Farming

A farming system that combines the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock on the same farm, allowing for integrated agricultural practices and resource use.

Food Production

The process of growing, harvesting, and processing food for consumption, which involves agricultural practices, technology, and sustainable methods to meet the dietary needs of populations.

Food Security

The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food, ensuring that all individuals have enough food for an active and healthy life.

Vertical Farming

A method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers or integrated into other structures, utilizing controlled environment agriculture technology to optimize plant growth.

In Vitro Meat

Meat produced by culturing animal cells in a controlled environment, rather than by raising and slaughtering animals, aiming to address ethical, environmental, and sustainability issues associated with conventional meat production.

Permaculture

A sustainable farming practice that imitates natural ecosystems to create productive agricultural systems while minimizing waste and environmental impact.