05. The Importance of Agriculture

Agriculture is the cultivation of the soil to grow plants and animals to provide food, fibre and other products.

• True

• False

Plant products, provided by agriculture include:

Select one or more

• grain

• fruit and vegetables

• fibre, such as cotton

• herbs and spices

Animal products, provided by agriculture include:

Select one or more:

• dairy

• meat

• wool

• eggs

According to the Department of Jobs and Small Business, in 2017 how many people were directly employed in the agriculture industry?

• 3,000 people

• 32,000 people

• 132,000 people

• 323,000 people

Each year, exports of agricultural produce is worth how much to the Australian economy?

• $100 million

• $150 million

• $100 billion

• $150 billion

Agriculture contributes to Australian cities, towns & communities.

• True

• False

What is Australia's biggest Agricultural export?

• Wool

• Dairy products

• Wheat

• Beef

What is Australia's SECOND biggest Agricultural export?

• Wool

• Dairy products

• Wheat

• Beef

In 2016 what was the total value of Australia's top 10 agricultural exports?

• $31,884

• $318,840

• $31,884 Million

• $31,844 Billion