Unit 5 Test Review - Land and Ag

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Why is agriculture increasingly important in a world with a growing population?

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It is essential for food production.

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What is characterized by high-yield crops and modern machinery?

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Industrial agriculture.

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What is the impact of urbanization on wildlife?

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Urbanization leads to habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity.

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What is one major consequence of deforestation?

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Loss of animal habitats.

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How does urbanization affect land use for agriculture?

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It reduces the amount of land available for farming.

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Define agriculture.

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The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for growing crops and raising animals for food.

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What is urbanization?

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The process by which cities grow, and higher population density is created in urban areas.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.

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What is subsistence farming?

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A type of farming in which crops are grown primarily for the farmer's own use.