FRQ Irrigation Landscapes 1

Cultural practices such as land use may vary across geographical locations because of physical geography and available resources. The images illustrate two different ways humans have modified the natural landscape.

Describe the topography shown in Image 1.

Based on the physical characteristics of the landscape shown in Image 2, explain why people adopted the land use practice shown in the image.

Explain a negative effect that irrigation may have on water quality.

Explain the degree to which mechanized irrigation has increased economies of scale within the agricultural sector.

Explain why large-scale commercial agricultural operations are increasingly replacing small family farms in developed countries.