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What made the middle colonies attractive to poor men?
There was plenty of good land available for farming.
Why did the New England trade crops?
The New England colonies had poor, rocky soil; farming could only happen in small areas. These small farms were only enough to support the family that owned it (subsistence farming). So they turned to the fish and lumber. They also did a lot of shipbuilding for the England military.
Why were most farms in new England small?
They were small because farmers in New England practices subsistence farming so they did not need a large farming area because all they needed to farm was the sufficient amount so they could feed there family.
Of the homesteaders who tried farming and ranching on the plains how many were successful?
Only a small few found success farming and ranching on the plains as it was very difficult. The poor weather was one of the most significant problems they face.
What was the name given to poor southern white small farmers after the Civil War?
After the US Civil War, many poor white farmers became sharecroppers, farming land owned by the wealthy planters in exchange for a percentage of their crop's yield.
What can result when poor farming practices occur in areas that receive little rain?
Poor farming practices in low rainfall areas can lead to desertification, soil erosion, and loss of agricultural productivity. These practices can deplete soil nutrients, reduce water retention capacity, and increase susceptibility to droughts, ultimately impacting food security and livelihoods in those regions.
The farming practices of prehistoric people led to which of these?
All of these!!!
What speeds up the expansion of the desert?
Poor farming practices and over grazing of livestock contribute to desertification.
How big is providence canyon?
Providence Canyon is a state park in the state of Georgia. It has massive gullies about 150 foot deep. These were caused by poor farming practices.
How does poor farming method cause soil erosion?
Poor farming methods such as overgrazing, improper irrigation, and removing vegetation cover can lead to soil erosion. These practices leave the soil exposed to erosion agents like wind and water, which can wash away the topsoil. This reduces soil fertility, compromises crop yields, and harms the overall health of the ecosystem.
What factors cause the desert to spread in Africa?
Poor farming and grazing practices have led to desertification in the Sahel in Africa below the Sahara.
How have people affected the spread of deserts in the Sahel?
More desert -> Less farmland and habitable areas -> Less food The effect of less food would lead to more problems
Is the Providence Canyon destructive or constructive?
It is a destructive landform, deep erosion gullies caused by poor farming practices two centuries ago (1800s).
What is poor use of land?
Poor use of land refers to situations where the land is not utilized efficiently or sustainably. This can include activities like overgrazing, deforestation, urban sprawl, and monoculture farming, which can lead to soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, pollution, and other environmental problems. Effective land management practices are important to prevent poor use of land and maintain ecosystem health.
Was the providence canyon formed by a crater?
No, Providence Canyon in Georgia was not formed by a crater. It was actually formed by erosion caused by poor farming practices in the 19th century, which led to the deep gullies and colorful sandstone layers seen in the canyon today.
How has the invention of the plow impacted modern farming?
The invention of the plow as lead to industrialization of farming practices. The plow allowed for larger areas of farm land to be plowed, which is quicker and more convenient then doing it by hand.
The Sahara desert was once fertile land why is it a desert today?
Climate change (mainly) and progressive "desertification" through poor farming practices and over grazing
