Chapter 10 Agriculture -...
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Chapter 10
AgricultureReview
Why does food consumption vary around
the world?
A. level of economic
development.
B. physical conditions.
C. cultural preferences.
D. all of these are
responsible for variation in
food consumption.
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Why does food consumption vary around
the world?
A. level of economic
development.
B. physical conditions.
C. cultural preferences.
D. all of these are
responsible for variation in
food consumption.
#11
All EXCEPT which of the following are true of
commercial agriculture compared to subsistence
agriculture?
A. low percentage of farmers
in the labor force
B. surplus production
C. heavy use of machinery
D. output consumed on the
farm
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All EXCEPT which of the following are true of
commercial agriculture compared to subsistence
agriculture?
A. low percentage of farmers
in the labor force
B. surplus production
C. heavy use of machinery
D. output consumed on the
farm
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Which of the following has aided 20th century
commercial farmers in MDCs?
A. transportation
improvements
B. scientific advances
C. electronics
D. All of these have aided
commercial farmers.
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Which of the following has aided 20th century
commercial farmers in MDCs?
A. transportation
improvements
B. scientific advances
C. electronics
D. All of these have aided
commercial farmers.
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What is not a techniques used to
increase the yields?
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A. New seeds
B. More land
C. Fertilizers
D. More equipment
What is not a techniques used to
increase the yields?
#17
A. New seeds
B. More land
C. Fertilizers
D. More equipment
What sustainable farming practice is
where crops are planted on ridge tops?
A. Agribusiness
B. Ridge tillage
C. Fertilizers
D. Pesticides
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What sustainable farming practice is
where crops are planted on ridge tops?
A. Agribusiness
B. Ridge tillage
C. Fertilizers
D. Pesticides
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What is the most important distinction for dividing
the world into agricultural regions (LDC vs. MDC)?
A. whether what is grown is consumed on the farm or sold for profit.
B. whether crops are grown or animals are raised for consumption.
C. the population density of the crop-producing region.
D. Access to trade markets.
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What is the most important distinction for dividing
the world into agricultural regions (LDC vs. MDC)?
A. whether what is grown is consumed on the farm or sold for profit.
B. whether crops are grown or animals are raised for consumption.
C. the population density of the crop-producing region.
D. Access to trade markets.
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Why does Farming vary around the world?
A. cultural and
environmental factors
B. religious and economic
factors
C. farmer personal
preference and
environmental factor
D. weather and climate
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Why does Farming vary around the world?
A. cultural and
environmental factors
B. religious and economic
factors
C. farmer personal
preference and
environmental factor
D. weather and climate
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Which of the following is NOT a commonly proposed
strategy to address issues with food supply?
A. expanding agricultural
land
B. increasing agricultural
productivity
C. increasing employment in
fishing in the Midwest
D. improving food sources
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Which of the following is NOT a commonly proposed
strategy to address issues with food supply?
A. expanding agricultural
land
B. increasing agricultural
productivity
C. increasing employment in
fishing in the Midwest
D. improving food sources
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Where in the world is undernourishment most
severe?
A. south Asia.
B. eastern Europe.
C. Latin America.
D. Sub-Saharan Africa.
Where in the world is undernourishment most
severe?
A. south Asia.
B. eastern Europe.
C. Latin America.
D. Sub-Saharan Africa.
True or False- Population growth has increased faster
than the increase in agricultural land areas?
A. True
B. False
True or False- Population growth has increased faster
than the increase in agricultural land areas?
A. True
B. False
Where is it rapidly
growing?
Which is not a benefits of GMO foods?
A. Higher yields of crops
B. Healthier for LDCs
C. Could potentially rid a
crop of disease
D. Remove unwanted seeds
from fruits
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Which is not a benefits of GMO foods?
A. Higher yields of crops
B. Healthier for LDCs
C. Could potentially rid a
crop of disease
D. Remove unwanted seeds
from fruits
#7
What are some common characteristics of
organic foods?A. They are more expensive than GMO
foods
B. They can be found at local farmer’s
markets
C. They can be found at specialty grocery
stores like Whole Foods/Trader Joes
D. All of the above
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What are some common characteristics of
organic foods?A. They are more expensive than GMO
foods
B. They can be found at local farmer’s
markets
C. They can be found at specialty grocery
stores like Whole Foods/Trader Joes
D. All of the above
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What is the most common type of farmer in
today’s market in MDC’s?
A. Local
B. Organic
C. Sustainable
D. Commercial
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What is the most common type of farmer in
today’s market in MDC’s?
A. Local
B. Organic
C. Sustainable
D. Commercial
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Which of the following is NOT an item that the
government would provide an agricultural
subsidy for?
A. Corn
B. Alfalfa
C. Wheat
D. Horses
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Which of the following is NOT an item that the
government would provide an agricultural
subsidy for?
A. Corn
B. Alfalfa
C. Wheat
D. Horses
#6
Which is not an incentive of a government
agricultural subsidy?
A. Government pays farmers not to plant crops.
B. Government buys surplus production.
C. Government pays the difference between
market price & target price.
D. Government only purchases GMO seeds.
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Which is not an incentive of a government
agricultural subsidy?
A. Government pays farmers not to plant crops.
B. Government buys surplus production.
C. Government pays the difference between
market price & target price.
D. Government only purchases GMO seeds.
#6
According to the book, your research and
class discussion, corporation’s motives for
selling food include all EXCEPT which of the
following?
A. Corporate ownership of commercial farms
B. Creating new markets across the globe
C. Consumer’s health and well-being above making a profit
D. Making profits for shareholders
According to the book, your research and
class discussion, corporation’s motives for
selling food include all EXCEPT which of the
following?
A. Corporate ownership of commercial farms
B. Creating new markets across the globe
C. Consumer’s health and well-being above making a profit
D. Making profits for shareholders
What type of Farmers only make enough food
for themselves?
A. Local
B. Organic
C. Subsistence
D. Commercial
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What type of Farmers only make enough food
for themselves?
A. Local
B. Organic
C. Subsistence
D. Commercial
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What do residents of developed countries
rely on as the leading source of protein?
A. meat
B. dairy
C. Beans
D. cereal
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What do residents of developed countries
rely on as the leading source of protein?
A. meat
B. dairy
C. Beans
D. cereal
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Commercial farming method that preserves the
environment & healthy for all aspects of food
production (produce, meat, & consumer)?
A. Commercial
B. Sustainable
C. Subsistence
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How is it done?
Commercial farming method that preserves the
environment & healthy for all aspects of food
production (produce, meat, & consumer)?
A. Commercial
B. Sustainable
C. Subsistence
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How is it done?
What type of farming has the primary
goal of making a profit.
A. Sustainable
B. Organic
C. Subsistent
D. Commercial
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What type of farming has the primary
goal of making a profit.
A. Sustainable
B. Organic
C. Subsistent
D. Commercial
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Which is NOT a difference between Subsistence as
compared to commercial farming?
A. Food is consumed locally v
sold for a profit
B. Small v big farms
C. Organic v GMO foods
D. LDCs v MDCs
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Which is NOT a difference between Subsistence as
compared to commercial farming?
A. Food is consumed locally v
sold for a profit
B. Small v big farms
C. Organic v GMO foods
D. LDCs v MDCs
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Which is a drawback of GMO foods?
A. Higher yields of crops
B. Unknown risks to health
C. Could potentially rid a
crop of disease
D. Remove unwanted seeds
from fruits
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Which is a drawback of GMO foods?
A. Higher yields of crops
B. Unknown risks to health
C. Could potentially rid a
crop of disease
D. Remove unwanted seeds
from fruits
#7
Organic food, according to the FDA,
includes which of the following:
A. Only natural fertilizers are
allowed
B. No chemical herbicides are
applied
C. Animals are allowed to be
given antibiotics
D. A and B
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Organic food, according to the FDA,
includes which of the following:
A. Only natural fertilizers are
allowed
B. No chemical herbicides are
applied
C. Animals are allowed to be
given antibiotics
D. A and B
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What is true about food consumption
around the world?
A. Dairy is the most important
source of calories
B. Snacks are only for organic
consumption
C. Meat is more widely
consumed in MDCs
D. Produce is only beneficial to
health if it organic
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What is true about food consumption
around the world?
A. Dairy is the most important
source of calories
B. Snacks are only for organic
consumption
C. Meat is more widely
consumed in MDCs
D. Produce is only beneficial to
health if it organic
#12
Commercial farms that are integrated into a
large food production business is called:
A. Von Thünen’s Model
B. Subsidy
C. Agribusiness
D. Ridge Tillage
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Commercial farms that are integrated into a
large food production business is called:
A. Von Thünen’s Model
B. Subsidy
C. Agribusiness
D. Ridge Tillage
#4
What is a challenge faced by
sustainable farming?
A. GMO availability
B. Maintaining competitive
pricing with corporate
farming
C. Maintaining only organic
products
D. Selling products to the
fast food industry
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What is a challenge faced by
sustainable farming?
A. GMO availability
B. Maintaining competitive
pricing with corporate
farming
C. Maintaining only organic
products
D. Selling products to the
fast food industry
#3
Used to explain the importance of crop
selection in proximity to the market in
commercial farming:
A. Von Thünen’s Model
B. Subsidy
C. Agribusiness
D. Ridge Tillage
#5
Used to explain the importance of crop
selection in proximity to the market in
commercial farming:
A. Von Thünen’s Model
B. Subsidy
C. Agribusiness
D. Ridge Tillage
#5
Meat-based product used as a food additive
to ground beef and beef-based processed
meats, as a filler or to reduce the overall fat
content of ground beef is
A. Agribusiness
B. Subsidy
C. Ridge Tillage
D. Pink slime
Meat-based product used as a food additive
to ground beef and beef-based processed
meats, as a filler or to reduce the overall fat
content of ground beef is
A. Agribusiness
B. Subsidy
C. Ridge Tillage
D. Pink slime