G7.Chapter: 4 Farming 2

There is a great variety of farming in Europe, from forestry and reindeer herding in the north to cereals

in the center and dairying in the west. The wet mild climate in Western Europe suits dairying. The drier

climate in central Europe favors crops such as wheat and barley. The colder climates of the north are

not good for farming, which is why forests are common. In the south around the coast of the

Mediterranean, the hot and sunny climate is ideal for grapes, citrus fruit, and tomatoes.

• false

• true

a) Climate is one of the most important factors affecting farming types in Europe. Explain with

example how the different climates of Europe affect the pattern of farming.

1. ...................................................... is done in southern Europe as it has hot and sunny conditions. These

conditions are ideal for crops such as citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons grapes, tomatoes, and

olives and they can cope with low rainfall.

• Dairy farming

• Mediterranean farming

• Mixed farming

• Sheep farming

2. ............................ is practiced in the northwestern part of Europe. It gets high rainfall due to the,

prevailing westerly winds encourages the growth of lush, good-quality grass for the cattle to graze.

In addition, due to the mild winters, the cattle can graze outside throughout the year.

• Sheep farming

• Mixed farming

• Dairy farming

• Mediterranean farming

3. ................................................... is most widespread in interior parts of Europe which have a Continental type of

climate i.e. they have a moderate climate with few extremes of temperature or rainfall. It involves

growing crops, such as wheat and potatoes, and rearing animals like pigs and cattle.

• Sheep farming

• Mixed farming

• Dairy farming

• Mediterranean farming

4. ............................. is practiced in some parts of southern Europe and the northwestern part of the

United Kingdom and Ireland. Sheep are well suited to harsh weather conditions of mountain areas

and can live on poor-quality mountain grass.

• Mixed farming

• Sheep farming

• Dairy farming

• Mediterranean farming

5. ........................................ is practiced in most of Spain and the northern part of France, Belgium, Germany,

and Poland. These crops include wheat, barley and oats. They grow in areas that are fairly dry and

where the summers are warm and sunny to help the crops ripen. Farmers use large machinery in

these huge, flat fields to harvest large quantities very efficiently.

• Sheep farming

• Mixed farming

• Dairy farming

• Mediterranean farming

• Cereal farming

6. ............................................ is practiced in the extreme northern part of Norway, Russia, and some parts of

Finland. They are very hardy and can survive the intense cold of north European winters. They graze

grassland and forest floors and provide meat and skins for the Sami people who rear them. They are

also sold to buy food and other items.

• Cereal farming

• Mixed farming

• Dairy farming

• Reindeer farming

• Mediterranean farming

7. ................................................: Much of the northern part of Norway, Sweden, and Finland is ............................ as these areas are both too steep and mountainous, such as parts of the Alps, or too cold

and inhospitable for farming. In Scandinavia, much of the land is used for forestry as trees are well

suited to the climate. In Iceland, much of the land is mountainous, rocky, or covered by glaciers.

• Sheep farming

• Cereal farming

• Dairy farming

• Mediterranean farming

• Unsuitable for farming