Exploration includes
- types of agriculture around the world
- effects of elements such as climate, soil, water availability, and topography
- global agricultural production
- the role of agriculture globally
- the role of global environmental protection and best management practices (BMPs).
Process/Skill Questions:
- How are other countries similar and different from the United States in terms of agricultural production?
- Why is global agriculture important?
- How do environmental and cultural factors influence agricultural production and practices in different regions?
- What are the effects of global agriculture on the economy in Virginia (or the United States)?