F.4 Geography - C5 Unit 5.6 How SC overcomes its constraints

Which of the following are the characteristics of farming system in southern California?

• Extensive

• Capital-intensive

• Sedentary

• Subsistence

• High-tech

How do you call this type of irrigation method?

Which of the following methods have been adopted by southern Californians to help with their farming problems?

• Construction of aqueducts and canals

• Use of GM crops

• Hiring labour from China

• Mechanization

Which of the following descriptions of the physical environment of southern California are correct?

• Extensive flatland available for farming

• Low annual mean temperature

• Unreliable and scanty rainfall

• Affected by relief rain

Which of the following are the benefits of adopting large-scale irrigation systems in southern California?

• Higher crop yields

• More arable farmland

• Lower production cost

• Crops are more resistant to pests and weeds

How do you call this type of irrigation method?

Which of the following are the applications of precision farming?

• Remote sensing

• Uses of GIS and GPS

• Use of computer models

• Genetically modified technology