Global Land Use for Food Production

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to global land use for food production, highlighting statistics about agricultural land, calorie supply, and types of crops and livestock.

Global calorie supply

Total amount of calories provided through food sources worldwide.

Agricultural land

Land primarily used for the cultivation of crops and raising livestock.

Livestock

Animals raised for meat, dairy, and other products; accounts for 80% of agricultural land used.

Crops for food

Plants cultivated specifically for human consumption.

Plant-based food

Food derived from plants, contributing 83% of global calorie supply.

Habitable land

Land that is suitable for human habitation and agricultural practices.

Barren land

Land that is not suitable for agriculture or habitation.

Forests and shrubs

Natural vegetation areas that cover significant portions of land but are not primarily used for agriculture.

Non-food crops

Plants grown for purposes other than consumption, such as biofuels and textiles.

Desert

Dry, barren land that is typically unsuitable for agriculture.