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The Agricultural Revolutions and Their Impacts on Human Society

The development of agriculture has been a pivotal process in human history, influencing population growth, settlement patterns, and cultural landscapes. The First Agricultural Revolution marked the transition from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled agricultural communities, while the Second Agricultural Revolution brought significant improvements in agricultural production, which supported the Industrial Revolution and increased urbanization.

Question 1

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Define the term "agricultural hearth."

Question 2

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Describe ONE major change in agricultural practices that occurred during the First Agricultural Revolution.

Question 3

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Explain how the development of agricultural hearths contributed to the formation of early human settlements.

Question 4

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Explain ONE way in which the Second Agricultural Revolution impacted the social structure of rural communities.

Question 5

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Explain the relationship between the Second Agricultural Revolution and the growth of urban areas.

Question 6

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Explain ONE reason why the Second Agricultural Revolution was necessary for the Industrial Revolution to occur.

Question 7

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Explain the likely outcome on global trade patterns as a result of advancements in agricultural technology during the Second Agricultural Revolution.

Human Geography

9th grade

Unit

Unit 5: Agriculture and Rural Land-Use Patterns and Processes

Topic

5.1 Introduction to Agriculture

Format

Short answer

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Agriculture 5.1 FrQ

· Correct answers must define 'agricultural hearth' as a region from which new agricultural practices originated.
· Correct answers must describe a major change during the First Agricultural Revolution, such as the shift from nomadic hunting and gathering to settled farming practices.
· Correct answers must explain how agricultural hearths contributed to the formation of early human settlements by allowing for sustained food production.
· Correct answers must identify and explain an impact of the Second Agricultural Revolution on the social structure of rural communities, such as changes in land ownership patterns, labor migration, or the emergence of a more stratified social structure.
· Correct answers must explain the relationship between the Second Agricultural Revolution and urban growth, including how improvements in agricultural productivity led to urban growth.
· Correct answers must provide a valid reason why the Second Agricultural Revolution was necessary for the Industrial Revolution, such as advancements in agricultural technology increasing food production for a larger workforce.
· Correct answers must describe a likely outcome on global trade patterns as a result of advancements in agricultural technology during the Second Agricultural Revolution, such as increased international trade or the spread of new technologies.
· Correct answers must be concise and directly address the question.
· Correct answers are encouraged to use specific examples and geographic terminology where applicable.

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