Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

According to the presentation, how long has agriculture contributed to the growth and development of civilization?

• 5,000 to 8,000 years
• 1,000 to 3,000 years
• 10,000 to 12,000 years
• 18,000 to 20,000 years

Which of the following methods were early humans primarily dependent on for their source of food, clothing and shelter?

• Hunting and gathering
• Farming
• Ranching
• Foraging

According to the presentation, which of the following made up the tools used by early farmers?

• Metal
• Wood and Stone
• Steel
• Animal bones

Which of the following refers to the products produced for a source of income?

• income crops
• Gross crops
• Harvest crops
• Cash crops

Advancements in which of the following technologies has allowed producers to increase the number of people they are able to provide for?

• Biotechnology
• Scientific
• Agricultural
• Mechanical

Which of the following is the correct estimate for how many people one producer was able to provide for in 1960?

• 100
• 25
• 155
• 40

When was the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) established?

• 1917
• 1854
• 1776
• 1862

How many agencies make up the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)?

• 19
• 29
• 20
• 9

Which of the following sectors of agriculture has the highest growth and demand?

• Food products and processing
• Natural resources
• Agribusiness
• Environmental services

According to the presentation, which of the following is NOT a focus of agricultural careers?

• Production
• Marketing
• Distribution
• Conservation