AP Human Geography Vocabulary Worksheet - Unit 5

Vocabulary Match-Up

1. Agribusiness

   A. The places where agriculture began.

   B. Industries involved in agricultural production and services.

   C. Agriculture for profit.

   D. The degradation of land in semi-arid areas.

2. Desertification

   A. A social movement for fair prices for producers in developing countries.

   B. Degradation of land in semi-arid areas due to human actions.

   C. A farming practice that involves clearing vegetation.

   D. The process of raising fish and aquatic life.

3. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's)

   A. Crops with new traits from genetic engineering.

   B. Plants grown without pesticides.

   C. Livestock bred for farms.

   D. Crops harvested for a specific market.

4. Subsistence Farming

   A. Farming for survival or local consumption.

   B. Farming for global trade.

   C. Using modern technology to increase production.

   D. The first agricultural revolution.

5. Commercial Agriculture

   A. Agriculture for sustainment and family needs.

   B. Agriculture primarily practiced in urban areas.

   C. Agriculture for profit on a large scale.

   D. The practice of cultivating crops for local markets.

6. Food Desert

   A. Areas with limited access to healthy food.

   B. A method of land surveying.

   C. The process used to create organic farms.

   D. Farms that focus on sustainability.

7. Sustainable Agriculture

   A. Practices that minimize environmental impacts.

   B. Any farming approach that is profitable.

   C. Raising animals in feedlots for quick growth.

   D. A farming method concentrated in arid regions.

8. Fair Trade

   A. Trade where producers receive fair prices.

   B. A type of commercial agriculture.

   C. Agricultural practices for sustainable food production.

   D. The use of cool chains in food distribution.

9. Organic Agriculture

   A. A method of farming avoiding chemicals.

   B. Farming that supports factory processes.

   C. The cultivation and selling of luxury crops.

   D. Farming with intensive inputs.

10. Crop Rotation

    A. The planting of different crops in the same field.

    B. The continuous growing of the same crop.

    C. Land clearing for agricultural use.

    D. Raising livestock in a confined space.

Fill-in-the-Blank

1. ___ farming supports rural families and is used primarily for survival.

2. ___ farms are farms located within urban areas and focus on using limited space.

3. Areas in urban settings where residents cannot obtain fresh produce are known as a ___ .

4. The practice of rotating different crops in the same area to preserve soil fertility is called ___.

5. ___ are crops grown primarily for profit rather than for personal consumption.

Open-Ended Question

1. Explain the role of agribusiness in global food supply and its impact on local communities.

Answer Key

Vocabulary Match-Up

1. B

2. B

3. A

4. A

5. C

6. A

7. A

8. A

9. A

10. A

Fill-in-the-Blank

1. Subsistence

2. Urban

3. Food Desert

4. Crop Rotation

5. Commercial Crops

Open-Ended Question

1. Agribusiness plays a significant role in global food supply by controlling the production, distribution, and pricing of agricultural products. This can lead to increased efficiency and lower food costs but may negatively impact local communities by promoting large-scale farming practices that push out small farmers, reduce local food sovereignty, and could harm the environment. Discussion can include various perspectives on sustainability and equity in agriculture.

Notes

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