Advanced Agriculture and Farming Systems Flashcard

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Which of the following best describes the 2nd Agricultural Revolution? Options: Introduction of mechanization and chemical inputs, Shift from hunter-gatherer to farming societies, Development of sustainable farming practices, Rise of urban agriculture

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Introduction of mechanization and chemical inputs

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Which of these is NOT one of the ways LDC farming differs from MDC farming? Options: Reliance on manual labor, Small farm sizes, Low crop yields

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Use of advanced technology

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Which method of LDC farming involves moving livestock to different grazing areas seasonally?

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Pastoral nomadism

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Which MDC farming method involves growing different crops in a sequence on the same land? Options: Crop rotation, Monoculture, Precision farming, Factory farming

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Crop rotation

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What does the von Thunen model primarily illustrate?

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Land use patterns around a central market

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What is typically found in the innermost ring of the von Thunen model? Options: Grain farming, Dairy and market gardening, Ranching, Forestry

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Dairy and market gardening

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Why is grazing typically located in the outermost ring of the von Thunen model?

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It requires the most land

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What is a major challenge for subsistence farmers in LDCs regarding international trade?

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Inability to compete with large-scale farms

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How does the US government typically address excess production in commercial agriculture? Options: Imposing production quotas, Providing subsidies to farmers, Encouraging exports, Promoting crop diversification

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Providing subsidies to farmers

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Which of the following best describes the Green Revolution? Options: Shift towards organic farming, Introduction of high-yielding crop varieties and modern farming techniques, Development of vertical farming, Promotion of small-scale subsistence farming

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Introduction of high-yielding crop varieties and modern farming techniques