5.9 - The Global System of Agriculture

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Topic 5.9 - The Global System of Agriculture

• Overview - Topic 5.9 in AP Human Geography explores the global system of agriculture and its interconnected nature. Food and agricultural products are integral to global supply chains, with many countries specializing in the production of specific export commodities, such as coffee, tea, or cocoa. This specialization can lead to economic dependence on these exports, making countries vulnerable to market fluctuations. The efficiency of global food distribution networks is influenced by political relationships, infrastructure quality, and world trade patterns, highlighting the complex interactions between local production and global consumption.

• Suggested Skill - Explain the degree to which a geographic concept, process, model, or theory effectively explains geographic effects across various geographic scales.

• Enduring Understanding - Availability of resources and cultural practices influence agricultural practices and land use patterns.

• Learning Objective - Explain the interdependence among regions of agricultural production and consumption.

• Essential Knowledge
  1. Food and other agricultural products are part of a global supply chain.
  2. Some countries have become highly dependent on one or more export commodities.
  3. The main elements of global food distribution networks are affected by political relationships, infrastructure, and patterns of world trade.

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