Problem 1: Through time, the way people have obtained a sufficient food supply has changed. While variation across geographical areas is present, there are general global trends in how food is obtained or produced.
a. discuss the factors that drove these changes.
b. explain the differentiating features of the major historical phases in human food procurement or production.
c. identify some challenges that may drive future changes in agriculture.
Problem 2: Diffusion is a concept that explains how humans transfer ideas, features, or trends from one group and place to another. This includes agricultural practices.
a. describe some examples in which diffusion of agricultural practices has had a positive effect on humans or the environment.
b. describe some examples in which diffusion of agricultural practices has had a negative effect on humans or the environment.
c. In light of these benefits and risks, explain how the diffusion of agricultural practices might be managed in the future to obtain the best results.