Question

The maps show annual orange crop harvests for two different scales of analysis.

Answer 1

This question is incomplete as it lacks the picture of the map. Find attached to this answer, the map.

Answer:

A) Identify the scale of analysis for the data provided in both maps.

The map of World Annual Orange Crop = country scale of analysis

The map of Florida Annual Orange Crop = county scale of analysis.

B) Orange production is a type of specialty agriculture. Describe ONE characteristic of specialty agriculture.

ONE characteristic of specialty agriculture is that it is the type of Agriculture that is done to produce specific kinds of crops such as spices and herbs

C) Describe the spatial pattern of orange cultivation in Florida.

The spatial pattern of orange cultivation is that orange is cultivated in the central parts of Florida.

D) Explain ONE barrier to agricultural development that prevents counties in South Florida from producing oranges as a crop.

One barrier is the occurrence of land development in the urban areas of South Florida

E) Explain ONE barrier to agricultural development that prevents counties in North Florida from producing oranges as a crop.

One of the barriers is the extremely low temperature that causes frost freezing in North Florida.

F) In the world map the United States appears to be a large producer of oranges. Explain how the world map misrepresents the scale of production for the cultivation of oranges in the United States

The world map classifies the entire country as a top global producer of oranges.

G) Using the maps explain how oranges, as a global food source, are part of a commodity chain within multinational agribusiness corporations.

Orange juice is concentrated and frozen for sale and shipping purposes.

Orange peels are processed for use in fragrances, teas, essential oils, cleaning agents, and skin-care products; Oranges are used to produce vitamin C supplements and vitamin C enrichment for other foods;

Explanation:

The maps show annual orange crop harvests for two different scales of analysis.

A) Identify the scale of analysis for the data provided in both maps.

The map of World Annual Orange Crop = country scale of analysis

The map of Florida Annual Orange Crop = county scale of analysis.

B) Orange production is a type of specialty agriculture. Describe ONE characteristic of specialty agriculture.

Specialty agriculture is the type of agriculture whereby by certain or specific food crops which are not staple foods are produced. This type of agriculture requires a large amount of labour, land and capital. Example of food crops produces in speciality agriculture are: herbs and/or spices used during cooking, and medicinal plants , decorative plants e.t.c.

C) The spatial pattern of orange cultivation is that orange is produced majorly in central Florida. For example, Polk county in Florida and this is due to the cold weather experienced at other areas in Florida.

D) ONE barrier to agricultural development that prevents counties in South Florida from producing oranges as a crop is the land development that is going on in the Urban and Suburban areas in Florida.

E) ONE barrier to agricultural development that prevents counties in North Florida from producing oranges as a crop is due to the extremely low temperatures that are experienced which causes frost freezing and slows down the growth and development rate of orange crops.

F) The world map misrepresents the scale of production for the cultivation of oranges in the United States is by grouping the entire country as a top global producer of oranges.

G) Using the maps explain how oranges, as a global food source, are part of a commodity chain within multinational agribusiness corporations.

Orange juice is concentrated and frozen for shipment and sale;

Orange peels are processed for use in fragrances, teas, essential oils, cleaning agents, and skin-care products; Oranges are used to produce vitamin C supplements and vitamin C enrichment for other foods;