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Grade 6 Geography: Agricultural Geography
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the study of where and why farming happens, and how farming shapes places and environments
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growing crops and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products
3.
farming mainly to feed a family or local community rather than to sell widely
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farming mainly to sell products for profit in markets
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Answers vary: climate, soil, water, landforms, technology, markets, culture
6.
temperature and rainfall patterns help determine which crops can thrive
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nutrient-rich soil supports healthier plant growth
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bringing water to crops to help them grow when rainfall is not enough
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study of where/why farming happens and how it shapes places
10.
farming mainly to feed family/local community
11.
farming mainly to sell products in markets
12.
climate/soil/water/landforms/markets
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