38.9 - Modern Trends in Cropping Patterns
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What defines a cash crop?
💡 Hint: Think about whether it's for personal consumption or not.
Name one benefit of high-yielding varieties.
💡 Hint: Consider why these varieties were developed.
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Which of the following is an example of a cash crop?
💡 Hint: Consider which crop is usually for sale rather than eating.
True or False: Drip irrigation can help conserve water resources.
💡 Hint: Think about how water is delivered to plants.
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Analyze the long-term socio-economic effects on a community with a shift from subsistence farming to cash crop cultivation.
💡 Hint: Imagine the community's food needs vs. income generation.
Propose solutions for farmers facing challenges from climate change while growing traditional food crops.
💡 Hint: Consider diversifying crops to combat climate risks.
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