NB Please write your responses on this paper below each question

1.What is meant by a commercial farm? (2)

It is a farming practice in which the farmer and other labours are involved in
the production of crops, for commercial purposes.

2.Describe the strategies which can be used by farmers to reduce soil erosion (3)

Planting vegetation like trees

Add mulch and rocks to prevent the plants and grass underneath to prevent soil erosion.

● Put a series of fibre logs to prevent any water or soil from washing away.

3. Insert the following words into the table below to show examples of inputs, processes and
outputs of the farm

Choose from the words below

Milk harvesting water

wheat pesticides ploughing (6)

inputs processes outputs

ploughing wheat
water
pesticides harvesting milk

4.Explain 6 factors which are likely to affect the way in which the farmer uses the land on the
farm shown in Figs. 6.1 and 6.2(6)

5.For a named country or region you have studied, explain why there are food shortages.
Name of country or region .........(8)

WHY THERE ARE FOOD SHORTAGES IN BANGLADESH

CORRUPTION

Corruption has heavily affected the country.Any money or aid received is embezzled and the
political elite has close links to drug cartels.

TOO MANY PEOPLE

There are just too many people in Bangladesh and that puts a strain on the countries food
supply leading to severe food shortages

THE LAND IS TOO SMALL

Considering its population,Bangladesh is a very small country.The available agricultural land

cannot support the bangladeshi majority even with todays modern technology,it cannot
sustain the people as a whole.

POOR ECONOMY

Poverty in Bangladesh is a major problem.The economy is in tatters thus the government

cannot afford to buy food imports.The country relies heavily on foreign aid.

MONSOON FLOODING

Bangladesh is a low lying country prone to monsoons.Any money supposed to buy food food
imports is immediately diverted to flood relief as that is regarded as more important

DRUG CARTELS

Drug cartels and gang violence plays a large part in Bangladesh.That makes it an undesirable
location for investors and food companies leaving the tiny nation with no food.