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IB2 ESS
1 November 2016
5.2 Types of Farming
1. Describe the types of farming.
Arable farming grows crops, eg wheat and barley.
Pastoral farming is raising animals, eg cows and sheep.
Mixed farming is both arable and pastoral.
2.Outline the factors influencing sustainability of agriculture
Factor
Commercial farming:
mostly MEDCs
Water use
Fossil fuels
Community (society)
Investment (money)
Scale
Legislation
Pest Control
Fertilizers
3. Consider your own food choices. Which of the following factors determine what you eat? Are
other factors involved as well?
Environmental, ethical, and health factors determine my food choices. Our diets have great
impact on the environment so it is so important to be aware of our food choices. So I try to eat
less meat because of the water it takes.