Agricultural Population Density
Definition
Agricultural population density refers to the number of farmers per unit area of farmland.
Analogy
Think of a football field (the farmland) and the players on it (the farmers). The agricultural population density would be like counting how many players are on the field at any given time.
Related terms
Arable Land: This is land capable of being ploughed and used to grow crops.
Rural Settlement: A community that is located in the countryside rather than in a city, often involved in agriculture.
Carrying Capacity: The maximum number of individuals or species an environment can support without causing environmental degradation.
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