Unit 5 APHG Review

Overgrazing and overfarming pasture areas has contributed to which problem?

• Desertification

• Soil loss

• Acid rain

• Famine

The majority of the world's population engaged in agriculture is engaged in what TYPE of agriculture?

• Mixed crop and livestock

• Agribusiness

• Subsistence agriculture

• Market gardening

According to the von Thuenen model, which activity is likely to be found furthest from population centers?

• Grain farming

• Livestock ranching

• Market gardening

• Forestry

Which form of subsistence agriculture is likely to be found in areas with heavy rainfall?

• Pastoral nomadism

• Mixed crop and livestock

• Wet rice cultivation

• Plantation agriculture

In the Mediterranean climate zone, which crops are most likely to be found?

• Cotton and sugarcane

• Citrus fruits and tree nuts

• Tomatoes and lettuce

• Olives and grapes

Which of the following is NOT a result of the First Agricultural Revolution?

• Permanent settlements

• Stable food supply

• Population decline

• Job specialization

Which agricultural technology was central to the Second Agricultural Revolution?

• Steel plow

• Biotechnology

• Combine harvester

• Chemical fertilizer

Which of the following was NOT initially domesticated in Southwest Asia?

• Wheat

• Lentils

• Yams

• Dogs

Which form of commercial agriculture is most often found in the developing world?

• Agribusiness

• Market gardening

• Grain farming

• Plantation agriculture

how many agriculture revolutions have occured?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4