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Farming in the UK

Land use: how diverse are local and UK landscapes?

Unit Summary

This unit explores how land is used in the local area and across the UK. Pupils investigate human and physical features, farming, land use types and change, using aerial photos, maps and grid references to describe and compare landscapes.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how different parts of the UK are used for different types of farming.

Key Notes

  • Farmers in the UK use the seasons to plant their crops, and what they grow depends on weather conditions, land and soil
  • More than two thirds of land in the UK is used for farming
  • The UK is colder in the north, warmer in the south and wetter in the west as most rain comes in from the Atlantic Ocean
  • Poorer soils and colder conditions in hilly areas are best suited to sheep farming, and rich grassy soils to dairy

Vocabulary To Learn

  • farming: Farming is the growing and harvesting of crops or rearing animals for food or raw materials.
  • farmer: A farmer is a person who grows and harvests crops or rears animals for food or raw materials.
  • livestock: Livestock means the animals (but not birds) that are farmed.
  • agriculture: Agriculture is the science and practice of cultivating soil and farming.
  • land use: Land use is the function or purpose of a particular area.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Some children may believe arable farming only involves cereal crops.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Farmers in the UK use the seasons to plant their crops, and what they grow depends on weather conditions, land and soil. More than two thirds of land in the UK is used for farming.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'farming'

Farming is the growing and harvesting of crops or rearing animals for food or raw materials.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Some children may believe arable farming only involves cereal crops. Correction: Introduce market gardening which is classed as arable farming and includes growing fruit and vegetables.

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