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Climate and Agriculture Chart

Climate Type	Approximate Locations	Types of Agriculture	Agricultural Products
Arid	North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia	Irrigation farming, Pastoral nomadism	Dates, cotton, livestock
Semiarid	Great Plains, Central Asia, Australian Outback	Ranching, Dry farming	Wheat, cattle, sheep
Humid Cold	Northern Canada, Russia, Scandinavia	Limited crop farming	Hay, hardy grains, forestry products
Humid Continental	Eastern US, Central Europe, Northeast China	Mixed farming, Commercial agriculture	Corn, soybeans, dairy products
Marine West Coast	Pacific Northwest, Western Europe, New Zealand	Dairy farming, Mixed farming	Dairy products, root crops, berries
Mediterranean	California, Southern Europe, South Africa	Specialized farming	Grapes, olives, citrus fruits
Tropical Wet and Dry	India, Northern Australia, Central Africa	Shifting cultivation, Rice farming	Rice, sugarcane, tropical fruits
Tropical Wet	Amazon Basin, Congo Basin, Southeast Asia	Plantation agriculture, Subsistence farming	Rubber, coffee, cocoa, bananas
Urban/Near Cities	Metropolitan areas worldwide	Market gardening, Greenhouse farming	Fresh vegetables, flowers, herbs

<aside> Note: This chart shows general patterns. Actual agricultural practices may vary based on local conditions, technology, and economic factors.

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Rural Land-Use: The way land is utilized in non-urban areas for activities like farming, forestry, and recreation
Commercial Agriculture: Large-scale farming operations primarily producing crops for sale in the market
Subsistence Agriculture: Farming primarily to feed the farmer's family with little surplus for market
Extensive Agriculture: Farming method using large areas of land with minimal inputs per unit area
Intensive Agriculture: Farming method maximizing crop yields from a small area through heavy use of inputs
Shifting Cultivation: Agricultural system where land is cleared and cultivated temporarily, then abandoned for new land
Pastoral Nomadism: Practice of moving livestock between seasonal grazing grounds
Mixed Farming: Agricultural system combining crop cultivation with livestock raising
Plantation Agriculture: Large-scale commercial farming focusing on cash crops

Agricultural Density: Ratio of farmers to amount of arable land
Crop Rotation: Practice of growing different crops in sequence to maintain soil fertility
Double Cropping: Growing two crops in the same field during a single year
Arable Land: Land suitable for growing crops

<aside> Remember: Understanding these definitions is crucial for both multiple choice and FRQ sections of the AP exam!

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