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AIM: Where agricultural regions in less developed countries? Do Now: Watch short video. 1.

AIM: Where agricultural regions in less developed countries? Do Now: Watch short video. 1. Why haven’t the cocoa farmers ever tasted chocolate? 2. 2. What did they think cocoa was used for?

Vegetative Cultivation Crops Apple, Avocado, Cannabis, Citrus, Date, Fig, Grapes, Manioc (cassava), Nut crops,

Vegetative Cultivation Crops Apple, Avocado, Cannabis, Citrus, Date, Fig, Grapes, Manioc (cassava), Nut crops, Pineapple, Pear, Poplar, Potato, Strawberry, Sugar cane, Tea, Vanilla, Willow

Which type of climate region is shifting cultivation most often found?

Which type of climate region is shifting cultivation most often found?

Humid and low latitude climate zones

Humid and low latitude climate zones

The cleared areas are called swidden. One weakness of Slash and Burn Agriculture is

The cleared areas are called swidden. One weakness of Slash and Burn Agriculture is that the fires destroy the humus (degraded organic material in soil, which causes some soil layers to be dark brown or black) As a result the soil is exhausted in a short period of time.

Most practitioners of shifting cultivation use hoes and dibble sticks as their primary tools.

Most practitioners of shifting cultivation use hoes and dibble sticks as their primary tools.

Major Crops Southeast Asia – upland rice South America – corn, cassava Africa –

Major Crops Southeast Asia – upland rice South America – corn, cassava Africa – millet and sorghum Others; Yams, sugarcane, plantain, vegetables

Factoids Subsistence farming dominates shifting cultivation. A grand total of 5% of the world’s

Factoids Subsistence farming dominates shifting cultivation. A grand total of 5% of the world’s population partakes in shifting agriculture but it takes up 25% of the world’s land area. It dominates parts of Africa and South America as well as Indonesia and parts of Southeast Asia It’s inefficient and being replaced by logging, cattle ranching and cultivation of cash crops.

Pastoral Nomadism What is it? is a form of agriculture where livestock are herded

Pastoral Nomadism What is it? is a form of agriculture where livestock are herded in order to find fresh pastures on which to graze following an irregular pattern of movement. Where is it found? It is found in areas of low rainfall such as the Arabian Peninsula inhabited by Bedouins and Northeast Africa inhabited by Somalis. -Mongolia -Nordic Sami people -Nepalese -Parts of Northern Africa

What do pastoral nomads eat?

What do pastoral nomads eat?

Pastoral Nomads Eat mostly grain that they gain through trading animal products with sedentary

Pastoral Nomads Eat mostly grain that they gain through trading animal products with sedentary farmers. Some members of the group might farm small gardens Use animals for milk, clothing, and shelter

How do farmers pick the animals they raise? Camel 10 -25 needed to support

How do farmers pick the animals they raise? Camel 10 -25 needed to support one family Horse Sheep 25 -60 needed to support one family Goats 25 -60 needed to support one family

Pastoral Nomads do not wander aimlessly. They practice Transhumance or seasonal migration.

Pastoral Nomads do not wander aimlessly. They practice Transhumance or seasonal migration.

Pastoral Nomadism Is it rising or falling in popularity? Why?

Pastoral Nomadism Is it rising or falling in popularity? Why?

Intensive Subsistence Agriculture Unlike Pastoral Nomadism and Shifting Agriculture, Intensive Subsistence Agriculture is common

Intensive Subsistence Agriculture Unlike Pastoral Nomadism and Shifting Agriculture, Intensive Subsistence Agriculture is common in areas with a high population density. Practiced in East, South and Southeast Asia Most work by hand or with animals rather than machines. Farmers must pull as much from the land as possible

Crops for Intensive Subsistence Agriculture Wet Rice – grown Sawahs what we call paddies

Crops for Intensive Subsistence Agriculture Wet Rice – grown Sawahs what we call paddies In drier areas, crop rotation is practiced

Plantations Large farms that specialize in one or two crops. While mostly located in

Plantations Large farms that specialize in one or two crops. While mostly located in LDCs, mostly owned or operated by Europeans and North Americans Usually import workers

Which form of agriculture is most exploitive to people in LDCs?

Which form of agriculture is most exploitive to people in LDCs?

Developed and Less Developed Countries Developed country hasDeveloped and Less Developed Countries Developed country has
MDC LDC HDI More Developed Countries Less DevelopedMDC LDC HDI More Developed Countries Less Developed
MDC LDC HDI More Developed Countries Less DevelopedMDC LDC HDI More Developed Countries Less Developed
MDC LDC HDI More Developed Countries Less DevelopedMDC LDC HDI More Developed Countries Less Developed
More Developed vs Less Developed Countries Background QuestionsMore Developed vs Less Developed Countries Background Questions
MAJOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION REGIONS Agricultural Practices Agricultural practicesMAJOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION REGIONS Agricultural Practices Agricultural practices
Chapter 8 Transformation Less Rural Less Agricultural OnChapter 8 Transformation Less Rural Less Agricultural On
Vegetation Regions of Canada Vegetation Regions A regionsVegetation Regions of Canada Vegetation Regions A regions
Physical Regions Map Physical Regions Map Physical RegionsPhysical Regions Map Physical Regions Map Physical Regions
Chapter 23 Growth and the Less Developed CountriesChapter 23 Growth and the Less Developed Countries
STANDARD OF LIVING Developed Countries compared to LessSTANDARD OF LIVING Developed Countries compared to Less
Chapter 30 Growth and the Less Developed CountriesChapter 30 Growth and the Less Developed Countries
Chapter 30 Growth and the Less Developed CountriesChapter 30 Growth and the Less Developed Countries
Chapter 11 The Less Developed Countries Thinking AboutChapter 11 The Less Developed Countries Thinking About
World Poverty Terms LEDCs Less economically developed countriesWorld Poverty Terms LEDCs Less economically developed countries
22 Wa Economic Growth The Less Developed Countries22 Wa Economic Growth The Less Developed Countries
Key Issue 2 Agriculture in Less Developed CountriesKey Issue 2 Agriculture in Less Developed Countries
Chapter 30 Growth and the Less Developed CountriesChapter 30 Growth and the Less Developed Countries
Agriculture in Less Developed Countries Shifting cultivation CharacteristicsAgriculture in Less Developed Countries Shifting cultivation Characteristics