Agriculture, impact on the environment

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What did our early human ancestors do to survive before farming?

• They raised livestock.

• They settled in villages.

• They hunted and gathered food.

• They developed crafts like pottery.

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Why did early people settle in villages after they began farming?

• They wanted to have more land for farming.

• They were tired of hunting and gathering.

• Farming allowed them to grow more food than they needed

• Villages offered better protection from predators.

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What were some of the early crops grown by farmers?

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

• Wheat, barley, rice, and corn

• Potatoes, carrots, and onions

• omatoes, cucumbers, and peppers

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How did domesticating animals contribute to early farming?

• It allowed people to have pets.

• It provided a stable source of food, including protein and calories.

• It helped people travel faster.

• It made hunting easier.

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What is one of the unintended consequences of agriculture mentioned in the text?

• Early humans had to spend more time hunting for food.

• Rainforests were protected from cutting down.

• Clearing land caused the loss of habitat for animals.

• Plowed fields prevented soil erosion.

Multiple Choice

What has happened to the human population over time?

• It has stayed the same.

• It has decreased.

• It has grown to over seven billion people.

• It has grown to over one billion people.

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What is one of the ways mentioned in the text to save the environment while still feeding everyone?

• Cutting down more rainforests to create space for farming.

• Using more pesticides and fertilizer.

• Practicing sustainable farming techniques.

• Hunting and gathering instead of farming.

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What did people have more time to develop once farming became successful?

• Crafts like pottery, woodworking, metalworking, and building.

• New ways to gather food.

• Ways to domesticate more animals.

• Skills in hunting.

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What was the key factor that allowed human civilization to advance, as mentioned in the text?

• Early humans' ability to build shelters.

• The development of crafts like pottery.

• The success of farming in producing surplus food.

• The availability of livestock for trade.