(iv) By what height is the land (contour lines) increasing in square V 01, 46? (v) Give a four-figure grid reference for the following: (a) A square covered mostly in flat land: (b) A square covered in gentle or steep sloping land:
flat
(vi) Choose a suitable location for a farmer to set up an arable farm near Bantry, e.g. growing barley. Give the four-figure grid reference, and explain one reason for your choice.
Location grid reference: Remember!
Altitude and slope play a significant part in farming. How would farming crops be difficult on a steep slope?
Exam Hint
(vii) Choose a suitable location for a farmer to set up a pastoral farm near Bantry, e.g. sheep rearing. Give the four-figure grid reference, and explain one reason for your choice.
Location grid reference:
Arable farming means the growing of crops. For farmers to access the land and the crops growing on it, what type of land is most suitable?
For pastoral farming, is the height/slope of the land an issue?