GEOG 150C1 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Market Economy, Uranium Mining, Genuine Progress Indicator

• School: University of Arizona
• Department: Geography & Development
• Course: GEOG 150C1
• Professor: Professor Osbourne

Document Summary

Ireland depended entirely on one potato lumper. Plant breeding that involves genetic material commercial agriculture products. No farmers are paid to grow certain greens and carrots. Heavy use of water and chemical inputs (pesticides and fertilizers) Cheaper than grass corn fed cows get sick more often. Feeding areas are in close proximity ecoli problems. Change a plant/animal from its wild characteristics to better-fit human needs. Method of plant breeding that involves combining generic material of various species to produce desired traits for commercial agricultural products. North american free trade agreement (us, mexico, canada) Destroyed corn economy in mexico driven some of migration from mexico us. Excludes chemical outputs (pesticides and fertilizers) relies on natural techniques (crop rotation, green manure, composing) Locally produced growers and consumers share the benefits/risks of food production. Processing of water to remove salt and other minerals. Evenly distribute it, stop polluting it to prevent scarcity. Water that flows above the surface - rivers.