AP Human Geo Unit 5 - Last Pages

The use of scientific tools and techniques to modify plants/animals

• aquaculture

• genetically modified organisms

• agricultural biotechnology

• value added farming

plants or animals whose DNA has been genetically modified, often through combination of DNA from a similar plant or animal species for desired traits

• aquaculture

• genetically modified organisms

• agricultural biotechnology

• value added farming

raising of fish and shellfish in ponds and controlled saltwater hatcheries

• aquaculture

• genetically modified organisms

• agricultural biotechnology

• value added farming

foods that have increased in value due to alterations in production, size, shape, appearance, location, and or convenience

• urban farming

• organic farming

• community supported agriculture

• value added foods

crops produced without the use of synthetic or industrially produced pesticides and fertilizers or genetically engineered seeds

• urban farming

• organic farming

• community supported agriculture

• value added foods

agriculture takes the form of roof-top, balcony, backyard gardening, as well as in vacant lots and parks in an urban area

• urban farming

• organic farming

• community supported agriculture

• value added foods

individuals who pledge to support to a farm operation so that the growers and consumers provide mutual support

• urban farming

• organic farming

• community supported agriculture

• value added foods

trade between companies in MDCs and LDCs in which fair prices are paid to the producers

• dietary shifts

• local food movement

• community supported agriculture

• fair trade

movement of people who prefer to eat foods which are grown relatively close to the places of sale and preparation

• dietary shifts

• local food movement

• community supported agriculture

• fair trade

movement from a diet of processed foods, meat, fat, and sugar to one that will promote good health, ideal weight, and prevent chronic disease (fruits, vegetables)

• dietary shifts

• local food movement

• community supported agriculture

• fair trade