Farm

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/farm

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Geographically diverse, dependent on soil fertility, climate, topography, and water availability
2. Why do farms need good soil and sunshine?Good soil gives plants the nutrients they need, and sunshine helps them grow. Together they help crops and animals thrive.
3. How did farms change people’s lives?Farms let people stay in one place instead of moving around. They made extra food, which helped towns grow and people learn new jobs.

Agronomy: The science of soil management and crop production, focusing on optimizing yields and sustainability.
Agribusiness: The business activities associated with the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products.
Food Security: The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.