General Principles Of Land Use
Overview
Land is the one thing a farmer cannot make more of. The same hectare could grow maize, carry cattle, hold a fish pond or be left as forest, and the choice decides whether the soil stays fertile or wears out, and whether the farm feeds a family or a market. Getting land use right is the first and biggest decision in farming.
In this lesson you will learn the main ways land is used, from rotations and mixed farming to monoculture, forestry and aquaculture. You will see how slope, rainfall, temperature and soil quietly limit what any field can do, and why a growing population forces farmers to plan carefully and squeeze more from every hectare without ruining it.
Objectives
- (a) describe different forms of land use, including different agricultural systems and farming practices (rotations, mixed farming and monoculture), forestry and aquaculture.
- (b) describe and explain the ways in which the uses of land in different areas may be limited by topographical, climatic and other environmental factors.
- (c) understand that population growth leads to a need for efficient use of land and farm planning.
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- Which form of land use grows a single crop on the same land year after year? A. Crop rotation B. Mixed farming C. Monoculture D. Aquaculture Answer: C
- In a crop rotation, which type of plant adds nitrogen to the soil? A. A cereal such as maize B. A legume such as groundnut C. A root crop such as cassava D. A leafy vegetable Answer: B
- Aquaculture is best described as: A. Growing trees for timber B. Farming fish or water plants C. Ploughing steep slopes D. Storing rainwater for irrigation Answer: B
- Which feature of land would most strongly limit its use for growing row crops? A. Deep loam soil B. A gentle, flat surface C. A steep slope that erodes easily D. A reliable water supply Answer: C
- A growing population mainly affects farming by: A. Removing the need to plan land use B. Increasing the need to use land efficiently C. Making monoculture impossible D. Lowering the demand for food Answer: B
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