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Topic 5.7 - Spatial Organization of Agriculture
Overview - Topic 5.7 in AP Human Geography focuses on the spatial organization of agriculture, emphasizing modern trends and impacts. Large-scale commercial agricultural operations are increasingly replacing small family farms, driven by efficiency and profitability. Complex commodity chains now link production to global consumption, illustrating the interconnected nature of agricultural markets. Advances in technology have increased economies of scale and improved the land’s carrying capacity, allowing for higher productivity and broader market reach.
Suggested Skill - Explain the significance of geographic similarities and differences among different locations and/or at different times.
Enduring Understanding - Availability of resources and cultural practices influence agricultural practices and land-use patterns.
Learning Objective - Explain how economic forces influence agricultural practices.
Essential Knowledge - 1. Large-scale commercial agricultural operations
are replacing small family farms. 2. Complex commodity chains link production
and consumption of agricultural products. 3. Technology has increased economies of scale in the agricultural sector and the carrying
capacity of the land.
