PAF Chapter Prep Section Geography Class 7 Worksheets for Intervention Classes

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "PAF Chapter Prep Section Geography Class 7 Worksheets for Intervention Classes"

Transcription

1 The City School PAF Chapter Prep Section Geography Class 7 Worksheets for Intervention Classes

2 Name: Topic: Agriculture Date: Q1) Define agriculture. State the importance of agriculture in Pakistan. Q2) Describe the reasons causing a decline in the rice export of Pakistan. Q3) Discuss the factors responsible for the recent decline in agricultural products of Pakistan. The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /Geography /Class 7 Page 2 of 9

3 Q4) Fill the spaces given in the following table with the related problems or their possible solutions accordingly: Problems Possible solutions Due to soil erosion the fertility of soil is reducing every year. A new irrigation system called drip irrigation system has been introduced in many parts of the world. This not only saves water but also givesappropriate quantities of water acc. To the needs of plants. Water logging and salinity is increasing day by day, storage capacity of dams is decreasing and farmers are installing more tube wells to irrigate their crops. Loan providers should monitor the use of loans given for agricultural purposes. There is a gap between the farmers and the modern agricultural experts. Q5) Explain the reasons for the rising demand of tube wells in Pakistan. The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /Geography /Class 7 Page 3 of 9

4 Name: Topic: Industries Date: Q1) Describe the factors which influence the development of industries in a given area. Q2)Discuss how did Pakistan manage to remain captured the markets : a) in Italy for Pakistan`s marble blocks b) in Iran for Pakistan`s fruit Q3)How were salt rocks formed. Q4)Discuss the efforts of government of Pakistan to overcome the shortage of natural gas that would occur in the future. The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /Geography /Class 7 Page 4 of 9

5 Q5)Define the following terms: 1) Gross Domestic Product: 2) Veneer: 3) Fermentation: 4) Coagulation: 5) Pig iron: Q6) Complete the following flow chart: Manufacturing Industry in Pakistan The formal sector The informal sector has 70% of the workers who work in manufacturing industry they work in they work in medium & large scale industries The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /Geography /Class 7 Page 5 of 9

6 Date: Topic: The Effects of Industry on the Environment Class: 7 Q1) Write the types of the pollution the following industries create: Industry Type of pollution Welding works Shoe sole maker Rice mill Enamel works Rubber goods manufacture Q2) Explain the effects of secondary industries on the environment. Q3) How can the reclaimed land be a threat to the natural environment. Explain your answer by giving an example. Q4) What is the advantage of islands in the shape of palms? The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /Geography /Class 7 Page 6 of 9

7 Date: Topic: POPULATION Class: 7 Q1) Define the following terms: 1) Population growth: 2) LEDC: 3) MEDC: 4) Demographic transition model: 5) Population pyramid: Q2) Compare the population pyramids of the following countries by analyzing their population pyramids: The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /Geography /Class 7 Page 7 of 9

8 Q3) List down the factors that can determine the population growth of a country. Q4) Write the reasons that are causing a higher birth rates in LEDCs. The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /Geography /Class 7 Page 8 of 9

9 Date: Topic: Trade and Transport Class:7 Q1) Explain the benefits of foreign trade for Pakistan? Q2) Differentiate between oil tankers and container ships? Q3) Explore the reasons why countries join to form trading groups? Q4) Discuss how countries generate wealth to improve the standard of living of their people. Q5) List down the steps taken by the government of Pakistan to increase the exports? The City School /PAF Chapter / Prep Section / Worksheet for Intervention Class /Geography /Class 7 Page 9 of 9

8 INTERVENTION WORKBOOK CHAPTER: ENVIRONMENT(

8 INTERVENTION WORKBOOK CHAPTER: ENVIRONMENT( The City School PAF Chapter Prep+SeniorI Section GEOGRAPHY Class 8 INTERVENTION WORKBOOK CHAPTER: ENVIRONMENT( Pg: 87-94 ), (Pg:97-117) GEOGRAPHY TODAY BOOK 3 REVISED EDITION TOPIC: ENVIRONMENT (Pg:87-94),

More information

CHAPTER 8. Agriculture and the Malaysian Economy

CHAPTER 8. Agriculture and the Malaysian Economy CHAPTER 8 Agriculture and the Malaysian Economy 8.1 Contribution of agriculture to the gross domestic product (GDP) Agriculture is part of the primary sector in the Malaysian economy which contributes

More information

Punjab - An Emerging Investment Hub. Seminar on investment opportunities in Pakistan Rome, Italy April 2016

Punjab - An Emerging Investment Hub. Seminar on investment opportunities in Pakistan Rome, Italy April 2016 Punjab - An Emerging Investment Hub Seminar on investment opportunities in Pakistan Rome, Italy April 2016 Pakistan Asia s Next Big Market Multilateral Agencies And Leading International Entities Have

More information

The Economy. Chapter 25, Section 1 (Pages ) Economic Activities (page 629) Obstacles

The Economy. Chapter 25, Section 1 (Pages ) Economic Activities (page 629) Obstacles Chapter 25, Section 1 (Pages 628 633) The Economy Economic growth has occurred in different ways and at different rates in the countries of South Asia, but increased trade has helped the region s countries

More information

Unit: Agriculture. Class 7 Geography Project

Unit: Agriculture. Class 7 Geography Project Unit: Agriculture Class 7 Geography Project Introduction More than two thirds of the population of Pakistan lives in rural areas, and about 68% are directly or indirectly engaged in agriculture. It constitutes

More information

Rice by the numbers: A good grain

Rice by the numbers: A good grain Rice by the numbers: A good grain Millions of people around the world rely on rice as the bulk of their daily diet. This snapshot of the crop's production, consumption and trade shows an overall surplus,

More information

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education *6278238366* GEOGRAPHY 0460/13 Paper 1 May/June 2012 1 hour 45 minutes Candidates answer on the

More information

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education *6278238366* GEOGRAPHY 0460/13 Paper 1 May/June 2012 1 hour 45 minutes Candidates answer on the

More information

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level *2097927584* GEOGRAPHY 2217/13 Paper 1 May/June 2012 1 hour 45 minutes Candidates answer on the Question

More information

PERSONALISED LEARNING CHECKLISTS

PERSONALISED LEARNING CHECKLISTS GCSE Geography: PERSONALISED LEARNING CHECKLIST Over time the global population increases and the population structures of different countries change. I can describe and explain the exponential rate of

More information

Organic Foods in Japan

Organic Foods in Japan Organic Foods in Japan Regulations of organic foods in Japan Organic Standard Criteria of Organic Operator Certification Body How to export to Japan Equivalency of the State Law for organic products Who

More information

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education *0371272055* GEOGRAPHY 0460/12 Paper 1 October/November 2012 Candidates answer on the Question

More information

Agriculture: Engine of Rural Economic Growth in Myanmar. Duncan Boughton, Aung Hein and Ben Belton Yangon, December 8, 2015

Agriculture: Engine of Rural Economic Growth in Myanmar. Duncan Boughton, Aung Hein and Ben Belton Yangon, December 8, 2015 Agriculture: Engine of Rural Economic Growth in Myanmar Duncan Boughton, Aung Hein and Ben Belton Yangon, December 8, 2015 Why focus on rural economic growth? Agriculture makes many contributions to the

More information

Name Date Class. Living in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia

Name Date Class. Living in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia For use with textbook pages 463 468. Living in North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia Terms to Know arable Suitable for farming (page 464) commodity An economic product (page 465) petrochemical

More information

Indian Fertilizer Market

Indian Fertilizer Market Indian Fertilizer Indian Fertilizer The Indian fertilizer industry has played a pivotal support role in the Indian agricultural industry. The growth in the use of chemical fertilizers amongst the farmers

More information

Boosting Water Productivity in Agricultural Sector. Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited

Boosting Water Productivity in Agricultural Sector. Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited Boosting Water Productivity in Agricultural Sector Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited Background: Pakistan s economy heavily depends on the output of the agricultural sector which constitutes 20-25% of

More information

PAKISTAN STUDIES 2059/02 COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHEET The Environment of Pakistan

PAKISTAN STUDIES 2059/02 COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHEET The Environment of Pakistan PAKISTAN STUDIES 2059/02 COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHEET The Environment of Pakistan The City School PAF Chapter Prep + Senior 1 Section Name: Section: Date: Time: 1 hour 30 minute Candidates answer on the Question

More information

SWOT Analysis of Agriculture Sector of Pakistan

SWOT Analysis of Agriculture Sector of Pakistan SWOT Analysis of Agriculture Sector of Pakistan Kalsoom Akhtar MS (Finance) NUST Business School National University of Sciences & Technology Islamabad, Pakistan E-mail: kalsoom_2010@yahoo.com Syed Shahzaib

More information

Chapter 9: Economic Geography, Agriculture and Primary Activities

Chapter 9: Economic Geography, Agriculture and Primary Activities Chapter 9: Economic Geography, Agriculture and Primary Activities Oil tanker indicating increasing economic interdependence Categories of Activities Primary Activities: related to harvesting or extracting

More information

Paper Reference. Paper Reference(s) 4370/2H London Examinations IGCSE Geography Higher Tier. Thursday 10 May 2007 Morning Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Paper Reference. Paper Reference(s) 4370/2H London Examinations IGCSE Geography Higher Tier. Thursday 10 May 2007 Morning Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Centre No. Candidate No. Surname Signature Paper Reference(s) 4370/2H London Examinations IGCSE Geography Higher Tier Paper 2H Thursday 10 May 2007 Morning Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Materials required for

More information

IMPACTS OF NATIONAL AGROFOOD POLICY TOWARDS AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN MALAYSIA

IMPACTS OF NATIONAL AGROFOOD POLICY TOWARDS AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN MALAYSIA IMPACTS OF NATIONAL AGROFOOD POLICY TOWARDS AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN MALAYSIA Rozhan Abu Dardak Director General Office, MARDI Head Quarters, Persiaran MARDI-UPM 43400 Serdang. E-mail: rozhan@mardi.gov.my

More information

BARRIERS TO INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF BANGLADESH: FOCUS ON VEGETABLE PRODUCTION

BARRIERS TO INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF BANGLADESH: FOCUS ON VEGETABLE PRODUCTION 1 BARRIERS TO INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF BANGLADESH: FOCUS ON VEGETABLE PRODUCTION Abu Hena Reza Hasan Professor Department of International Business, University of Dhaka

More information

Fayoum Governorate. all governorates to achieve the industrial development in Egypt.

Fayoum Governorate. all governorates to achieve the industrial development in Egypt. Chapter 1 Fayoum Governorate Preface The Egyptian Government has started its plan to develop the Upper Egypt region that includes many promising governorates in the investment field, such as Fayoum governorate

More information

Introduction. Production/Consumption

Introduction. Production/Consumption European Union Rice (EU 27) Introduction The European Union, abbreviated as EU, is an economic and political union of 27 European countries. The EU was established on 1 November 1993 by the Treaty on European

More information

Mon State Livelihoods and Rural Development Strategy

Mon State Livelihoods and Rural Development Strategy Mon State Livelihoods and Rural Development Strategy Zaw Oo, Mateusz Filipski, Duncan Boughton, Paul Dorosh Mawlamyaing, Myanmar May 2, 2016 Rural Mon Household Survey Implemented by CESD, MSU, IFPRI Funded

More information

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education *5660643781* GEOGRAPHY 0460/11 Paper 1 October/November 2011 1 hour 45 minutes Candidates answer

More information

Global Distribution of Water

Global Distribution of Water Name Period: Global Distribution of Water Graph 1 Graph 2 1. Using the following data create a bar graph on graph 1. Make sure you label your x axis and y axis. Ocean/salt water 97% Fresh water 3% 2. Now

More information

FOOD, NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY

FOOD, NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY ECONOMIC INDICATORS FOOD, NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY Per capita food supply Quantity [kcal/capita/day] 1996 2001 2006 Food Aid shipments Quantity [1000 t] Prevalence of undernutrition Prevalence [%] Food

More information

STRANGULATION OF AGRICULTURE AND INCREASING RURAL POVERTY IN SINDH AND LOWER PUNJAB

STRANGULATION OF AGRICULTURE AND INCREASING RURAL POVERTY IN SINDH AND LOWER PUNJAB STRANGULATION OF AGRICULTURE AND INCREASING RURAL POVERTY IN SINDH AND LOWER PUNJAB BY M.H. PANHWAR Farmers in general but Sindhi farmers and Lower Punjab in particular are being systematically reduced

More information

STUDY GUIDE. Living in Southeast Asia. Chapter 31, Section 1. Terms to Know DRAWING FROM EXPERIENCE ORGANIZING YOUR THOUGHTS

STUDY GUIDE. Living in Southeast Asia. Chapter 31, Section 1. Terms to Know DRAWING FROM EXPERIENCE ORGANIZING YOUR THOUGHTS Chapter 31, Section 1 For use with textbook pages 759 765. Living in Southeast Asia Terms to Know paddy A flooded field in which rice is grown (page 760) sickle A long, sharp, curved knife (page 760) subsistence

More information

Global Potash Market Report

Global Potash Market Report Global Potash Market Report ----------------------------------------- 2015 Executive Summary Potash refers to a group of potassium bearing minerals and chemicals. The most dominant potash product in the

More information

PAF Chapter COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHEET Answer Key May 2018 Geography Class 6

PAF Chapter COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHEET Answer Key May 2018 Geography Class 6 The City School PAF Chapter COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHEET Answer Key May 2018 Geography Class 6 The City School/ PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ May 2018/ Geography / Class 6 Page 1 of 6 Section A Total

More information

Agriculture Sector Development in Cambodia

Agriculture Sector Development in Cambodia Agriculture Sector Development in Cambodia Presented by: SREY VUTHY, Deputy Director of Department of Planning and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 28 March 2012 1 I. Agriculture

More information

Ensuring the food Security of a Populous Nation

Ensuring the food Security of a Populous Nation Ensuring the food Security of a Populous Nation Zhen Zhong, Kong Xiangzhi, Mu Nana School of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development Renmin University of China The national grains security strategy

More information

GABONESE REPUBLIC. COUNTRY SNAPSHOT Population1: 1,705,336 Urban: 1,487,053 (87%) Rural: 218,283 (13%)

GABONESE REPUBLIC. COUNTRY SNAPSHOT Population1: 1,705,336 Urban: 1,487,053 (87%) Rural: 218,283 (13%) GABONESE REPUBLIC COUNTRY SNAPSHOT Population:,705,336 Urban:,487,053 (87%) Rural: 8,83 (3%) IMPORTS Number of importers: Unknown, expected consolidated. Rice Availability (g/c/d): 90 Urban: unknown Rural:

More information

Outlook for agricultural and fertilizer demand in Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos

Outlook for agricultural and fertilizer demand in Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos 11/4/211 Outlook for agricultural and fertilizer demand in Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos Rod LEFROY International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) Regional Coordinator for CIAT in Asia Vientiane, Hanoi,

More information

Executive Summary 2013 Agricultural Census Whole Kingdom

Executive Summary 2013 Agricultural Census Whole Kingdom Executive Summary 13 Agricultural Census Whole Kingdom National Statistical Office (NSO) conducted the First Agricultural Census in 195 1963 1978 1993 and 3, respectively. Agricultural Census takes place

More information

SWOT ANALYSIS OF FOOD INDUSTRY IN REGION OF VOJVODINA

SWOT ANALYSIS OF FOOD INDUSTRY IN REGION OF VOJVODINA SWOT ANALYSIS OF FOOD INDUSTRY IN REGION OF VOJVODINA REINFORCEMENT OF FEED TO FOOD RESEARCH CENTER AT INSTITUTE FOR FOOD TECHNOLOGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NOVI SAD, Serbia FEED TO FOOD REGION OF VOJVODINA

More information

CURRENT CONDITION AND CHALLENGES OF THE RUBBER INDUSTRY IN INDONESIA

CURRENT CONDITION AND CHALLENGES OF THE RUBBER INDUSTRY IN INDONESIA CURRENT CONDITION AND CHALLENGES OF THE RUBBER INDUSTRY IN INDONESIA Dr. Karyudi 5th International Plantation Industry Conference and Exhibition November 2016 Johor Bahru, Malaysia PUSAT PENELITIAN KARET

More information

Status of climate change adaptation in agriculture sector for Lao PDR.

Status of climate change adaptation in agriculture sector for Lao PDR. Status of climate change adaptation in agriculture sector for Lao PDR. 1 st Rhine-Mekong Symposium Climate change and its influence on water and related sectors 8-9 May 2014, Koblenz, Germany Vanxay, DDMCC

More information

WORLD ECONOMIC ACTIVITY

WORLD ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SECTION 2 WORLD ECONOMIC ACTIVITY TEXT SUMMARY People acquire things needed to survive and luxuries they desire by earning a living. Geographers and economists classify these economic activities into four

More information

Downloaded from

Downloaded from 1. What is the main production activity? (A) Fishing (B) Farming (C) Manufacturing (D) Repairing Eco - The Story of Village Palampur 2. What do you mean by Multiple Cropping? (A) To grow more than one

More information

Know My World Exchange Program (Hong Kong and Tanzania) TANZANIA REPORT. Coordinator: (Jack Haskell:

Know My World Exchange Program (Hong Kong and Tanzania) TANZANIA REPORT. Coordinator: (Jack Haskell: Know My World Exchange Program (Hong Kong and Tanzania) TANZANIA REPORT Coordinator: (Jack Haskell: jack@knowmyworld.org) Research Questions RESEARCH TOPIC: IMPACT OF FARMING ON THE COMMUNITY 1. How is

More information

IB Environmental Systems & Societies

IB Environmental Systems & Societies IB Environmental Systems & Societies YEAR 1 Syllabus Content: Topics and Assessment Statements Mr. Rees Topic 7: Environmental Value Systems 7.1.1 State what it is meant by an environmental value system.

More information

FOREI ~CTS for Illinois Citizen,~~ 6'75

FOREI ~CTS for Illinois Citizen,~~ 6'75 FOREI ~CTS for Illinois Citizen,~~ 6'75 THE FOREIGN TRADE of the United States is a 40 billion dollar business. It involves every major industry and affects every family in the nation. Since foreign trade

More information

The Economy. Chapter 28, Section 1 (Pages ) Economic Activities (page 699) APEC

The Economy. Chapter 28, Section 1 (Pages ) Economic Activities (page 699) APEC Chapter 28, Section 1 (Pages 698 703) The Economy The countries of East Asia are experiencing rapid economic changes as they emerge from the Asian financial crisis of the 1990s and adjust to a global economy.

More information

Development of Irrigation and Its Impact on Agriculture in Punjab: to

Development of Irrigation and Its Impact on Agriculture in Punjab: to IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) e-issn: 2319-2380, p-issn: 2319-2372. Volume 10, Issue 6 Ver. II (June. 2017), PP 57-63 www.iosrjournals.org Development of Irrigation and

More information

Borrower IDA Credit Arab Republic of Egypt. Principal Bank for Development and. Agricultural Credit (PBDAC) Contact Dr. Hassan Khedr, Chairman,

Borrower IDA Credit Arab Republic of Egypt. Principal Bank for Development and. Agricultural Credit (PBDAC) Contact Dr. Hassan Khedr, Chairman, Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Report No. PID7086 Project Name Egypt-Private Sector and Agricultural (+) Development

More information

Ministry Of Environment,Natural Resources and Physical Development. Implementation status of the GGW in Sudan

Ministry Of Environment,Natural Resources and Physical Development. Implementation status of the GGW in Sudan Ministry Of Environment,Natural Resources and Physical Development Implementation status of the GGW in Sudan Objectives The overall objective of the Great Green Wall in Sudan is to contribute to the fight

More information

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MEETING

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MEETING International Irrigation General and Territory Sales Managers TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MEETING May 8 12, 2017 Valley, NE CIRCLES Rich Berkland Top Fifteen: World Irrigation 325 Million Hectares India

More information

FAO Methodology on. and Food Balance Sheet (FBS)

FAO Methodology on. and Food Balance Sheet (FBS) FAO Methodology on Supply Utilization Accounts (SUAs) and Food Balance Sheet (FBS) 1 Background Food Balance Sheet 1 st attempt. FAO encourage countries to develop their own FBS. Published regularly. 2

More information

A data portrait of smallholder farmers

A data portrait of smallholder farmers A data portrait of smallholder farmers An introduction to a dataset on small-scale agriculture The Smallholder Farmers Dataportrait is a comprehensive, systematic and standardized data set on the profile

More information

Mark E. Damon - All Rights Reserved

Mark E. Damon - All Rights Reserved 2001 - All rights Reserved markedamon@hotmail.com Another Presentation Directions: Scroll through the presentation and enter the answers (which are really the questions) and the questions (which are really

More information

Food Scarcity in Pakistan Causes, Dynamics and Remedies

Food Scarcity in Pakistan Causes, Dynamics and Remedies Food Scarcity in Pakistan Causes, Dynamics and Remedies Abstract. Since the establishment of Pakistan we have been facing food insufficiency. Khyber Pakhtonkhwa has been more adversely affected on account

More information

Challenges)of)Agriculture) Lending)in)Lebanon

Challenges)of)Agriculture) Lending)in)Lebanon Challenges)of)Agriculture) Lending)in)Lebanon History of Agriculture Lending! Between 1950 and 1980 all agriculture strategies were to increase food and crop production! Governments and donors resources

More information

E. Jeneponto, South Sulawesi

E. Jeneponto, South Sulawesi E. Jeneponto, South Sulawesi E.1. Profile of the Project The project will be implemented in three villages: Bulo-bulo, Empoang Selatan and Kampala. The population of the villages is between 23 (Kampala)

More information

Chapter 13. Europe Today

Chapter 13. Europe Today Chapter 13 Europe Today Chapter Objectives Examine recent economic changes in Europe as they relate to industry, agriculture, transportation, and communications. Discuss the impact of industrialization

More information

World Chambers Competition

World Chambers Competition World Chambers Competition Best job creation and business development project Shiraz Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture Iran FINALIST Shiraz Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines,

More information

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education. GEOGRAPHY 0460/11 Paper 1 May/June 2013

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education. GEOGRAPHY 0460/11 Paper 1 May/June 2013 UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education *6523019788* GEOGRAPHY 0460/11 Paper 1 May/June 2013 Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

More information

NATURAL DISASTER RISK FACTORS

NATURAL DISASTER RISK FACTORS Lesson Graphic Organizer EXPOSURE NATURAL DISASTER RISK FACTORS LACK OF COPING CAPABILITIES SUSCEPTIBILITY LACK OF ADAPTIVE CAPACITIES VULNERABILITY Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum Page 1

More information

IRAN AGRI TRADE PROSPECRIVE DEC. 7, 2014

IRAN AGRI TRADE PROSPECRIVE DEC. 7, 2014 IRAN AGRI TRADE PROSPECRIVE DEC. 7, 2014 Iran in 2050 GDP: ~$ 987.1 trillion (2013 est.) GDP per Capita: $9,207 GDP per Capita (PPP): $12,986 GDP Growth: -1.5% (2013 est.) Inflation(CPI): 42.3% (February

More information

Rice: Global Competitiveness of the U.S. Rice Industry

Rice: Global Competitiveness of the U.S. Rice Industry Rice: Global Competitiveness of the U.S. Rice Industry October 7, 2015 Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the presenters, and do not necessarily represent those of any individual Commissioner

More information

CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 5.1 CONCLUSION CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The fruit and vegetable export market of Sri Lanka is annual growing at the rate of 38.66% and 17.88% for the vegetable and fruit respectively in

More information

CHAPTER SIX SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACTS OF OIL PALM PLANTATIONS

CHAPTER SIX SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACTS OF OIL PALM PLANTATIONS CHAPTER SIX SOCIO-CULTURAL IMPACTS OF OIL PALM PLANTATIONS Government programs that do not incorporate the interests of local people as in the oil palm and transmigration programs have accumulated resentments

More information

Country Profile: Food Security Indicators

Country Profile: Food Security Indicators Country Profile: Food Security Indicars I. FOOD DEPRIVATION AND CONSUMPTION INDICATORS Food Deprivation Proportion of undernourishment 63 60 53 57-0.9-2.4 1.2 Number of undernourished millions 4.6 4.8

More information

Juan has a small vegetable garden on his land where he produces just enough food for his family.

Juan has a small vegetable garden on his land where he produces just enough food for his family. Geography 3202 Test Unit IVa Farm and Forest Name: Part One Shade in the BEST ANSWER on the scantron sheet provided: 30 Marks 1. Which would be an output in a farming operation? (A) carrots (B) maintenance

More information

Transformation of Agricultural Sector in Malaysia Through Agricultural Policy. Introduction

Transformation of Agricultural Sector in Malaysia Through Agricultural Policy. Introduction 1 Transformation of Agricultural Sector in Malaysia Through Agricultural Policy Rozhan Abu Dardak 1 Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Malaysia Introduction Malaysia is

More information

Types of Economic Systems

Types of Economic Systems Name: Period: Types of Economic Systems What is an Economy? Economy: or exchange of goods and services by a group : things to be traded, bought, or sold : work done in exchange for payment : work force,

More information

Name Class Date. In the space provided, write the letter of the term or phrase that best matches the description.

Name Class Date. In the space provided, write the letter of the term or phrase that best matches the description. Skills Worksheet Concept Review MATCHING In the space provided, write the letter of the term or phrase that best matches the description. 1. Mississippi River 2. area above an aquifer 3. bottled water

More information

Mesopotamia Study Guide

Mesopotamia Study Guide Mesopotamia Study Guide Name: KEY Period: Date of Test: _OCTOBER 28 TH -I can explain why civilizations developed near rivers. (THIS) -I can describe how the environment helps shape human civilizations.

More information

GEOGRAPHY TODAY BOOK 3 REVISED EDITION

GEOGRAPHY TODAY BOOK 3 REVISED EDITION GEOGRAPHY TODAY BOOK 3 REVISED EDITION TOPIC: AGRICULTURE ( Pg No : 61-72 ) Q.1 Fill in the blanks. 1. Pakistan has held agricultural censuses in 1960, 1972, and 2. In the 1950s, agriculture was largely

More information

Resources and Land Use

Resources and Land Use Section 3 Prepare to Read Objectives In this section you will 1. Learn about the major resources of the United States. 2. Find out about the major resources of Canada. Taking Notes As you read the section,

More information

ALFRED. A. ONABANJO DIRECTOR, PLANNING, RESEARCH AND STATISTICS, OGUN STATE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA

ALFRED. A. ONABANJO DIRECTOR, PLANNING, RESEARCH AND STATISTICS, OGUN STATE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA BY ALFRED. A. ONABANJO DIRECTOR, PLANNING, RESEARCH AND STATISTICS, OGUN STATE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with the population of over 140 million people.

More information

Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education * 4 0 9 5 0 7 6 1 2 0 * GEOGRAPHY 0460/12 Paper 1 May/June 2015 Candidates answer on the Question

More information

Key words: Laser leveling, salt affected lands, Reclaimed lands, Wheat productivity.

Key words: Laser leveling, salt affected lands, Reclaimed lands, Wheat productivity. Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, 10(1): 65-69, 2014 ISSN 1816-1561 This is a refereed journal and all articles are professionally screened and reviewed 65 ORIGINAL ARTICLES The

More information

The Decrease income smallholder rice farming

The Decrease income smallholder rice farming The Decrease income smallholder rice farming Presentation by: Mr. Khongsy Xayavong Dep.Head of Division of Agriculture Technique Production and Mechanization Promotion Division Department of Agriculture

More information

Pervaiz Amir, PhD Regional Expert GWP/ Director PWP

Pervaiz Amir, PhD Regional Expert GWP/ Director PWP Pervaiz Amir, PhD Regional Expert GWP/ Director PWP p.amir2010@yahoo.com Storey Line Pakistan a growing economy with major challenges of energy, water security and rural to urban migration Faces time

More information

Regional Experiences on Irrigation Modernization. Joop Stoutjesdijk Lead Irrigation Engineer, World Bank

Regional Experiences on Irrigation Modernization. Joop Stoutjesdijk Lead Irrigation Engineer, World Bank Regional Experiences on Irrigation Modernization Joop Stoutjesdijk Lead Irrigation Engineer, World Bank Why Modernize Few main reasons why to modernize: Rapidly increasing competing uses for water. Irrigation

More information

IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE. Present and potential role in food production and sustainable rural development. Prof. dr. Bart Schultz

IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE. Present and potential role in food production and sustainable rural development. Prof. dr. Bart Schultz IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE Present and potential role in food production and sustainable rural development Prof. dr. Bart Schultz World population growth Billion 10 8 6 4 2 0 2000 2025 2050 Least developed

More information

TLINE OF PRESENTATIO. General Background Government Government Policies Organization Private Sector Areas of collaboration

TLINE OF PRESENTATIO. General Background Government Government Policies Organization Private Sector Areas of collaboration TLINE OF PRESENTATIO General Background Government Government Policies Organization Private Sector Areas of collaboration THAILAND - TOTAL POPULATION ~ 64 MILLIONS - FARMING POPULATION ~ 58 % - TOTAL AREA

More information

Global Strategy. Session 1.2: Minimum Set of Core Data Items. Module 1: Sampling in the Context of the Global Minimum Set of Core Data Items

Global Strategy. Session 1.2: Minimum Set of Core Data Items. Module 1: Sampling in the Context of the Global Minimum Set of Core Data Items Global Strategy IMPROVING AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL STATISTICS IN ASIA PACIFIC Module 1: Sampling in the Context of the Global Minimum Set of Core Data Items Session 1.2: Minimum Set of Core Data Items 13

More information

HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION AGRICULTURE. 2/3 UNIT (COMMON) SECTION I (20 Marks)

HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION AGRICULTURE. 2/3 UNIT (COMMON) SECTION I (20 Marks) STUDENT NUMBER CENTRE NUMBER N E W S O U T H W A L E S HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 1996 AGRICULTURE 2/3 UNIT (COMMON) SECTION I (20 Marks) Total time allowed for Sections I, II, III, and IV Three

More information

Economics Challenge Online State Qualification Practice Test. 1. An increase in aggregate demand would tend to result from

Economics Challenge Online State Qualification Practice Test. 1. An increase in aggregate demand would tend to result from 1. An increase in aggregate demand would tend to result from A. an increase in tax rates. B. a decrease in consumer spending. C. a decrease in net export spending. D. an increase in business investment.

More information

Food From the Land. Unit 5

Food From the Land. Unit 5 Food From the Land Unit 5 History of Agriculture The development of plant and animal domestication increased food production and led to the development of cities. As population grew, more and more land

More information

Third edition of the Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater in Agriculture and Aquaculture

Third edition of the Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater in Agriculture and Aquaculture Third edition of the Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater in Agriculture and Aquaculture Fact Sheet for Agricultural Policymakers Stakeholder Group and Relevance The third edition

More information

A Roadmap for Promoting Women s Economic Empowerment

A Roadmap for Promoting Women s Economic Empowerment A Roadmap for Promoting Women s Economic Empowerment A United Nations Foundation and ExxonMobil Foundation Collaboration Mayra Buvinic A Roadmap for Promoting Women s Economic Empowerment Answers question:

More information

Opportunities for SMEs in the Agribusiness Sector

Opportunities for SMEs in the Agribusiness Sector Opportunities for SMEs in the Agribusiness Sector 2 Opportunities for SMEs in the Agribusiness sector: The Agriculture Sector Agriculture is critical to Sierra Leone s economy Diverse ecologies support

More information

SECTOR ASSESSMENT (SUMMARY): IRRIGATION. 1. Sector Performance, Problems, and Opportunities

SECTOR ASSESSMENT (SUMMARY): IRRIGATION. 1. Sector Performance, Problems, and Opportunities Community-Managed Irrigated Agriculture Sector Project Additional Financing (RRP NEP 33209) SECTOR ASSESSMENT (SUMMARY): IRRIGATION 1. Sector Performance, Problems, and Opportunities 1. Agriculture is

More information

tes I. SOIL AND FORESTS (pupil Edition pages 87-88)

tes I. SOIL AND FORESTS (pupil Edition pages 87-88) ! I......... C H P'T ER Resources and Environmental Change Lee tes I. SOIL AND FORESTS (pupil Edition pages 87-88) A. Soil 1. Throughout history, people have developed ways to conserve and enrich the soil.

More information

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education *0883450176* GEOGRAPHY 0460/11 Paper 1 October/November 2013 Candidates answer on the Question

More information

Dr. Disna Ratnasekara Head/ Dept. of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna,

Dr. Disna Ratnasekara Head/ Dept. of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Prof. Rohan Rajapakse Acting Vice Chairman, University Grants Commission Colombo, Sri Lanka. Dr. Disna Ratnasekara Head/ Dept. of Agricultural Biology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, The

More information

Historical Human Population Curve

Historical Human Population Curve A glance at our Global Village If we could shrink the Earth s population to a village of precisely 100 people with all existing human ratios remaining the same, it would look like this: 1. There would

More information

Jordan River Case Study From Demise to Sustainability

Jordan River Case Study From Demise to Sustainability Jordan River Case Study From Demise to Sustainability Gidon Bromberg EcoPeace Middle East TAU, July 5, 2016 www.foeme.org info@foeme.org Transboundary River System Lower part of Jordan River divides into

More information

Comments of the Conseil du patronat du Québec for the 2010 Quebec Government Economic Meeting. Lévis January 20 and 21, 2010

Comments of the Conseil du patronat du Québec for the 2010 Quebec Government Economic Meeting. Lévis January 20 and 21, 2010 Comments of the Conseil du patronat du Québec for the 2010 Quebec Government Economic Meeting Lévis January 20 and 21, 2010 In preparation for the Quebec government s Economic Meeting in Lévis January

More information

SECTOR ASSESSMENT (SUMMARY): AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES 1

SECTOR ASSESSMENT (SUMMARY): AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES 1 Country Partnership Strategy: Philippines, 2011 2016 SECTOR ASSESSMENT (SUMMARY): AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES 1 A. Sector Performance, Problems, and Opportunities 1. Sector importance and growth

More information

ATLAS RICE CROP MANAGER Questionnaire

ATLAS RICE CROP MANAGER Questionnaire 1 Atlas Rice Crop Manager provides a farmer with a personalized crop management recommendation after the farmer answers a series of questions. It is only for use with irrigated and rainfed rice grown in

More information

Supply chain coordination, contract farming and small farmers in Asia

Supply chain coordination, contract farming and small farmers in Asia Supply chain coordination, contract farming and small farmers in Asia INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE Workshop on Contract farming: Methods and Experiences ICAR, New Delhi, May 5-6 2007 Questions

More information

Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge Ordinary Level

Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge Ordinary Level Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge Ordinary Level *6856389691* PAKISTAN STUDIES 2059/02 Paper 2 The Environment of Pakistan May/June 2017 1 hour 30 minutes Candidates answer on the Question

More information

MATRIX Assessing Land and Water Productivity and Agriculture Competitiveness

MATRIX Assessing Land and Water Productivity and Agriculture Competitiveness Mahmood Ahmad Ph.D FAO Consultant on Water Scarcity Initiative and Land and Water Days POLICY ANALYSIS MATRIX Assessing Land and Water Productivity and Agriculture Competitiveness What is PAM? Policy Analysis

More information