Look at Fig. 3.1, a map showing sugar cane production in southern and western Pakistan. Using only Fig. 3.1: - measure the distance between Karachi and Multan .................... km - state the compass direction from Karachi to Multan ....................
Using Fig. 3.1 only, describe how the main sugar cane production areas are spread across Pakistan.
State three natural factors that encourage the growth of sugar cane.
Study Fig. 3.2, a diagram showing the stages involved in cotton fibre production. The diagram includes boxes containing the following text: - mature cotton boll - cotton gin waste - cotton lint - landfill - compost - fibre - cotton seed meal - cotton seed oil Complete Fig. 3.2 by inserting the correct words from the box into the gaps in the diagram. Words in the box: cotton seed, ginning, harvesting, livestock feed
Name one city in Pakistan that plays an important role in cotton yarn manufacturing.
Explain two ways farmers can raise the amount of cotton they produce. Your answer should be developed. 1 ........................................ 2 ........................................
Identify the correct meanings of waterlogging and salinity. Tick (✓) the two true statements in the table. Table statements: - salt content of the soil - amount of water taken up by the soil - soil saturation - irrigation of the soil
Describe how farmers in Pakistan can prevent waterlogging.
Evaluate how important it is to raise agricultural output for the people and economy of Pakistan. Support your judgement with reasons and examples from your studies. You should also consider different viewpoints in your response.