Variations Within Major Zones - AP Human Geography
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In which of these countries is extensive farming most common?
In which of these countries is extensive farming most common?
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All of these countries are predominantly “intensive farming” countries, with the exception of the United States of America which is more of an extensive farming country. This is because most agricultural produce in the United States is grown on large swathes of land in relatively depopulated areas of the country, it also involves a great deal of machinery and requires relatively little human labor.
All of these countries are predominantly “intensive farming” countries, with the exception of the United States of America which is more of an extensive farming country. This is because most agricultural produce in the United States is grown on large swathes of land in relatively depopulated areas of the country, it also involves a great deal of machinery and requires relatively little human labor.
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Which of these is not true about pastoral nomadism?
Which of these is not true about pastoral nomadism?
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Only about 15 million people are pastoral nomads, encompassing about 20% of the Earth's area.
Only about 15 million people are pastoral nomads, encompassing about 20% of the Earth's area.
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Some pastoral nomads practice transhumance. What is the best definition for transhumance?
Some pastoral nomads practice transhumance. What is the best definition for transhumance?
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Transhumance is defined as the seasonal movement of livestock (herding) between mountains and lowland pastures. Typically, livestock is moved to the lowlands in the winters and to the highlands in the summers.
Transhumance is defined as the seasonal movement of livestock (herding) between mountains and lowland pastures. Typically, livestock is moved to the lowlands in the winters and to the highlands in the summers.
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In which of these countries is extensive farming most common?
In which of these countries is extensive farming most common?
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All of these countries are predominantly “intensive farming” countries, with the exception of the United States of America which is more of an extensive farming country. This is because most agricultural produce in the United States is grown on large swathes of land in relatively depopulated areas of the country, it also involves a great deal of machinery and requires relatively little human labor.
All of these countries are predominantly “intensive farming” countries, with the exception of the United States of America which is more of an extensive farming country. This is because most agricultural produce in the United States is grown on large swathes of land in relatively depopulated areas of the country, it also involves a great deal of machinery and requires relatively little human labor.
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Which of these is not true about pastoral nomadism?
Which of these is not true about pastoral nomadism?
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Only about 15 million people are pastoral nomads, encompassing about 20% of the Earth's area.
Only about 15 million people are pastoral nomads, encompassing about 20% of the Earth's area.
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Some pastoral nomads practice transhumance. What is the best definition for transhumance?
Some pastoral nomads practice transhumance. What is the best definition for transhumance?
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Transhumance is defined as the seasonal movement of livestock (herding) between mountains and lowland pastures. Typically, livestock is moved to the lowlands in the winters and to the highlands in the summers.
Transhumance is defined as the seasonal movement of livestock (herding) between mountains and lowland pastures. Typically, livestock is moved to the lowlands in the winters and to the highlands in the summers.
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In which of these countries is extensive farming most common?
In which of these countries is extensive farming most common?
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All of these countries are predominantly “intensive farming” countries, with the exception of the United States of America which is more of an extensive farming country. This is because most agricultural produce in the United States is grown on large swathes of land in relatively depopulated areas of the country, it also involves a great deal of machinery and requires relatively little human labor.
All of these countries are predominantly “intensive farming” countries, with the exception of the United States of America which is more of an extensive farming country. This is because most agricultural produce in the United States is grown on large swathes of land in relatively depopulated areas of the country, it also involves a great deal of machinery and requires relatively little human labor.
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Which of these is not true about pastoral nomadism?
Which of these is not true about pastoral nomadism?
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Only about 15 million people are pastoral nomads, encompassing about 20% of the Earth's area.
Only about 15 million people are pastoral nomads, encompassing about 20% of the Earth's area.
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Some pastoral nomads practice transhumance. What is the best definition for transhumance?
Some pastoral nomads practice transhumance. What is the best definition for transhumance?
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Transhumance is defined as the seasonal movement of livestock (herding) between mountains and lowland pastures. Typically, livestock is moved to the lowlands in the winters and to the highlands in the summers.
Transhumance is defined as the seasonal movement of livestock (herding) between mountains and lowland pastures. Typically, livestock is moved to the lowlands in the winters and to the highlands in the summers.
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In which of these countries is extensive farming most common?
In which of these countries is extensive farming most common?
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All of these countries are predominantly “intensive farming” countries, with the exception of the United States of America which is more of an extensive farming country. This is because most agricultural produce in the United States is grown on large swathes of land in relatively depopulated areas of the country, it also involves a great deal of machinery and requires relatively little human labor.
All of these countries are predominantly “intensive farming” countries, with the exception of the United States of America which is more of an extensive farming country. This is because most agricultural produce in the United States is grown on large swathes of land in relatively depopulated areas of the country, it also involves a great deal of machinery and requires relatively little human labor.
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Which of these is not true about pastoral nomadism?
Which of these is not true about pastoral nomadism?
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Only about 15 million people are pastoral nomads, encompassing about 20% of the Earth's area.
Only about 15 million people are pastoral nomads, encompassing about 20% of the Earth's area.
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Some pastoral nomads practice transhumance. What is the best definition for transhumance?
Some pastoral nomads practice transhumance. What is the best definition for transhumance?
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Transhumance is defined as the seasonal movement of livestock (herding) between mountains and lowland pastures. Typically, livestock is moved to the lowlands in the winters and to the highlands in the summers.
Transhumance is defined as the seasonal movement of livestock (herding) between mountains and lowland pastures. Typically, livestock is moved to the lowlands in the winters and to the highlands in the summers.
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