Agricultural Practices and Impacts

The video explores extensive agriculture, focusing on shifting cultivation, pastoral nomadism, and commercial ranching. Shifting cultivation involves clearing and burning rainforest land for farming, while pastoral nomadism is about moving with animals in arid regions. Commercial ranching combines aspects of both, raising animals for slaughter. The video also discusses the historical impact of agriculture on urban development, referencing Upton Sinclair's critique of the meatpacking industry.

What is the primary focus of extensive agriculture compared to intensive agriculture?

• Growing crops in urban areas

• Using advanced technology for farming

• Utilizing large areas of land with lower input

• Maximizing output from small land areas

What is another name for shifting cultivation?

• Terrace farming

• Crop rotation

• Slash-and-burn

• Hydroponics

In which regions is shifting cultivation primarily practiced?

• Tundras

• Rainforests

• Deserts

• Urban areas

What is the main characteristic of pastoral nomadism?

• Permanent settlement

• Seasonal migration with animals

• Growing crops in greenhouses

• Fishing in coastal areas

What is the term used for the seasonal movement in pastoral nomadism?

• Hibernation

• Transhumance

• Migration

• Nomadism

How does ranching differ from mixed crop and livestock farming?

• It is practiced in urban settings

• It focuses on animal grazing in arid areas

• It uses hydroponic systems

• It involves growing crops

Which countries are known for their ranching practices?

• Australia and New Zealand

• Canada and Russia

• Brazil and Argentina

• India and China

What historical issue did Upton Sinclair highlight in 'The Jungle'?

• Meatpacking industry conditions

• Climate change

• Water pollution

• Deforestation

How did the industrial revolution impact agriculture and urban development?

• It reduced the need for food production

• It disconnected agriculture from urban areas

• It increased the demand for food in cities

• It led to the decline of urban populations

What was a major consequence of the conditions in meatpacking plants during the industrial revolution?

• Rise in organic farming

• Decline in urban populations

• Increased deforestation

• Improved food safety regulations