Potato Domestication and Geography

The video explores the global significance of potatoes, their origins in the Andes, and their role in food security. It discusses the difference between weather and climate, focusing on mountain climate patterns and the concept of geo-literacy. The video highlights how Andean farmers used geo-literacy to cultivate potatoes and introduces the Köppen climate classification system. It concludes with the adaptability of potatoes to various climates and acknowledges the importance of indigenous lands.

Where was the potato originally domesticated?

• Ireland

• France

• China

• Central Andean highlands

Which of the following countries is NOT a top producer of potatoes today?

• China

• India

• Brazil

• United States

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is long-term; climate is short-term

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term

• Weather is predictable; climate is unpredictable

• Weather is constant; climate changes daily

What happens to air temperature as elevation increases?

• It increases by 6.5 degrees Celsius per 1000 meters

• It decreases by 6.5 degrees Celsius per 1000 meters

• It fluctuates randomly

• It remains constant

What is geo-literacy?

• Understanding the world as a set of interconnected systems

• The ability to read geographical maps

• Knowledge of global weather patterns

• The study of ancient farming techniques

How did Andean farmers predict an El Niño year?

• By observing the visibility of the Pleiades stars

• By observing ocean currents

• By monitoring air pressure

• By measuring soil moisture

What is the significance of potatoes in Andean culture?

• They are used as a currency

• They are a symbol of traditional agriculture and identity

• They are only grown for export

• They are considered sacred and not consumed

What is the primary focus of the Köppen climate classification system?

• Soil types and elevation

• Ocean currents and rainfall

• Vegetation and climate

• Temperature and wind patterns

Which climate category in the Köppen system represents highland climates?

• B

• E

• A

• H

Why are potatoes considered hardy plants?

• They need very little water

• They require minimal sunlight

• They can grow in a variety of climates

• They are resistant to pests