Class 12 Geography - Chapter 4: Primary Activities
Understand agriculture, fishing, mining, and forestry in Class 12 Geography Chapter 4. Explore types of farming, resource use, and economic development patterns.
Overview
This chapter focuses on primary activities, which involve direct use of natural resources. It covers agriculture, fishing, forestry, mining, and animal husbandry, as well as their types, methods, and global patterns.
Why This Chapter Matters
Primary activities form the foundation of all economies. Understanding them helps analyze how human livelihoods are shaped by nature, technology, and market forces across regions.
Real-Life Applications
- Identifying and comparing types of farming: subsistence, commercial, shifting, and plantation.
- Understanding the spatial distribution of fishing, forestry, and mining activities.
- Evaluating the impact of technology and globalization on traditional primary sectors.
Skills You Will Learn
- Mapping major agricultural and mining regions.
- Interpreting comparative data on crop yields, livestock, and mineral production.
- Distinguishing between intensive and extensive farming systems.
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Practice Test
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Flashcards
Q: What are primary activities?
A: Primary activities involve the extraction or production of natural resources like agriculture, fishing, mining, and forestry.
A: Primary activities involve the extraction or production of natural resources like agriculture, fishing, mining, and forestry.
Q: What is the difference between subsistence and commercial farming?
A: Subsistence farming is for self-consumption, while commercial farming is market-oriented and profit-driven.
A: Subsistence farming is for self-consumption, while commercial farming is market-oriented and profit-driven.
Q: What are the major fishing zones in the world?
A: Northwest Pacific, Northeast Atlantic, and Indian Ocean regions are among the major fishing zones.
A: Northwest Pacific, Northeast Atlantic, and Indian Ocean regions are among the major fishing zones.
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