ap hg unit 5 6 and 7 but only first 30 terms

agriculture

the art and science of producing food from the land and tending livestock for the purpose of human consumption.

mediterranean climate

hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

tropical climate

a climate characterized by high temperatures and high humidity, with significant rainfall throughout the year.

market gardening

a method of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers on a small scale, often near urban areas, for sale directly to consumers or markets.

plantation

the production of one or more usually cash crops on a large swathe of land.

mixed crop/livestock

an Ag system that combines the cultivation of crops with the raising of livestock on the same farm.

shifting cultivation

the practice of farming by clearing land for farming by slashing vegetation and burning debris.

nomadic herding

a form of substance ag where ppl rely on the herding of domesticated animals for their livelihood

ranching

a form of ag focused on the raising of livestock for meat,wool,milk and other animal products, typically on large tracts of land.

subsistence ag

farming in which crops are grown primarily for consumption by the farmer's family rather than for sale.

commerical ag

agriculture aimed at producing crops and livestock for sale in the market, rather than for personal consumption.

intensive ag

ag practices that aim to maximise crop yeild and livestock production per unit of land area thru high levels of input, advanced technology.

extensive ag

agriculture that uses larger areas of land with lower inputs of labor and resources, often focusing on grazing livestock or growing crops with minimal intervention.