Chapter 10 Review

Residents of developed countries rely on ________ as the leading source of protein

• meat
• fish
• dairy
• cereal

Which of the following has aided 20th century commercial farmers in MDCs?

• transportation improvements
  
• scientific advances
  
• electronics
  
• All of these 
  

Which of the following are true of subsistence agriculture but not commercial agriculture?

• low percentage of farmers in the labor force
  
• surplus production
• food grown on the farm is consumed by the farmer
  
• heavy use of machinery

Which of the following is not a proposed strategy to address issues with food supply?

• expanding agricultural land
  
• increasing agricultural productivity
• increasing employment in fishing
  
• improving food sources

What is the most common type of farmer in today’s market in MDC’s?

• Local
• Commercial
• Organic
• Sustainable

The most important distinction for dividing the world into agricultural regions (LDC vs. MDC)

• whether the product is consumed on or off the farm
• whether crops are grown or animals are raised
• the population density of the crop-producing region
• All of these are important distinctions

Which of the following is NOT an item that the government would provide a subsidy for?

• Corn
• Alfalfa
• Wheat
• Horses

What are some common characteristics of organic foods?

• They are more expensive than GMO foods
  
• They can be found at local farmer’s markets
• They can be found at special grocery stores like Whole Foods
  
• All of the above
  

 Corporation’s motives for selling food include all but which of the following?

• Owning commercial farms
  
• Creating new markets
  
• Consumer’s health and well-being
  
• Making profits for shareholders

The primary goal of_______________ farming is to make a profit.

• Sustainable
• Subsistence
  
• Commercial
  
• Organic