Examine Figs. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 (Insert), which are photographs of different crops grown in Pakistan. Identify the crops shown in each photograph. Fig. 1.1 [BLANK] Fig. 1.2 [BLANK] Fig. 1.3 [BLANK] Fig. 1.4 [BLANK]
State what any two of the crops shown in Figs. 1.1-1.4 are used for. Name of crop [BLANK] Use [BLANK] Name of crop [BLANK] Use [BLANK]
Explain the ideal natural growing conditions needed to produce cotton. You should expand on your answer.
Describe how environmental factors can damage the cotton crop.
Study Fig. 1.5, a map outline of Pakistan. The key shows: international boundary; province-level boundary; disputed boundary. The map includes labels: JAMMU & KASHMIR (disputed territory), Arabian Sea, scale 0-300 km, and north arrow. On Fig. 1.5 shade and name the provinces where oilseeds are grown.
State two reasons why oilseeds are cultivated in these provinces.
Pakistan is an agricultural country, but a recent United Nations report put Pakistan on a list of countries that may face food shortage in the future. Read the two views below about how future food shortages in Pakistan might be prevented. View A says: "The best way to prevent food shortages is to raise food production for the domestic market." View B says: "The best way to prevent food shortages is to increase food imports for the domestic market." Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and use examples you have studied. You should consider View A and View B in your answer.