Pakistan An Economy Based on Agriculture Chapter 8

Pakistan An Economy Based on Agriculture Chapter 8, Section 2 Text Pages 190 -196

Objectives �Find out that Pakistan’s economy is based on agriculture. �Learn about Pakistan’s industries.

Key Terms �Drought- a long period of dry weather. �Green Revolution- a worldwide effort to increase food production in developing countries. �Self-sufficient- able to supply one’s own needs without any outside assistance. �Tributary- a river that flows into a larger river.

Drought in Pakistan �In 2001, Pakistan was in the middle of an extreme drought- a long period of dry weather. �Make a connection……What was the area that India and Pakistan were fighting over? Why were they fighting over this area of land?

An Agricultural Nation �About half of Pakistan’s labor force works in agriculture. �Chief crops: cotton, wheat, sugar cane, rice. �Pakistan is among the world’s top ten cotton producers.

The Green Revolution � Starting in the 1940 s, the Green Revolution was a worldwide effort to increase food production in developing countries, including Pakistan and India. � Introduction of modern farming methods and special varieties of wheat, rice and corn.

Becoming Self-Sufficient �Pakistan now has enough wheat to export to Afghanistan.

Water Supply �Pakistan’s farmers use water from the Indus River and its tributaries to water their fields. �What are the two water problems that Pakistan faces?

Industry in Pakistan �Most industry is located near the sources of hydroelectric power, on the plains of the Indus River.

Textile Industry �More than 60% of the country’s exports come from the textile industry.

Other Industries of Pakistan �The chemical industry produces paint, soap, dye, and insect killing sprays. �Workshops produce field hockey sticks, furniture, knives, saddles, and carpets.