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26 Cards in this Set
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What is mixed farming?
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Both crops and animals farming practised in the same piece of land
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Why is it introduced?
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To reduce the risk of climatic hazards
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What are the crops grown in mixed farming?
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sugar beef, oilseeds, barley
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What are the animals reared in mixed farming?
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Dairy, sheep, cattle, poultry
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What is the most important farm product in Saskatchewan?
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Wheat farming
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What is the most important farm product in Alberta?
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Cattle ranching
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What is the most important farm product in Manitoba?
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Mixed farming
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How big is Mr.MacDonald's farm?
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250 hectares
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What are the advantages of a wooden farmhouse?
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1. Cool in summer
2. Warm in winter |
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Why are trees planted?
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1. To give shade in summer
2. Shelter from the strong winds and drifting snow in winter |
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What crops does he grow?
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Wheat, flax, rape, barley
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What animals does he keep?
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1. Beef cattle
2. Pigs |
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What vegetables does he keep?
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1. Peas
2. Cauliflowers 3. Cabbages 4. Onions |
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What is fallow land?
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Land left without crops to allow the soil to gather moisture so that a good harvest is obtained the following year.
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Why does he need so many machines?
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To carry out the activities
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When does he need help?
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At harvest
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What is one of the driest part of the Prairies?
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Western Alberta
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Is using machines suitable in the Rocky Mountains? Why?
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No, the grounds are rougher
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What is very important in Alberta?
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Beef farming
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What are the sizes of the ranches in Alberta?
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More than 1200 hectares
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Is the grass good or poor?
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Poor
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How many cattle will each ranch only keep?
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200-500
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During winter, cattle are fed on what?
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Hay
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What is hay?
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Dried grass
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Where are the meat packing plants located?
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Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg
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When are cattle taken to special feeding station?
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After 15 months
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