Agricultural Practices Part 2

Which two terms are the most accurate description of commercial gerdening?

• extensive and commercial

• extensive and subsistence

• intensive and commercial

• intensive and subsistence

Answer explanation

intensive because of the high yield per acre and ahigh capital and labor inputs, commercial because it is done to make a profit

Which two descriptors are the BEST pair to describe dairy farming?

• extensive and commercial

• extensive and subsistence

• intensive and commercial

• intensive and subsistence

Answer explanation

intensive because of high capital and labor inputs, high yield per acre and smaller farm size, commercial because it is done to make a profit

Which two terms BEST describe Mediterranean agricultural practices?

• extensive and commercial

• extensive and subsistence

• intensive and commercial

• intensive and subsistence

Answer explanation

extensive because of the low capital and labor inputs, large farm size, and lower yields per acre, commercial because it is mainly done for profit.

Which pair of terms is the BEST description of livestock ranching?

• extensive and commercial

• extensive and subsistence

• intensive and commercial

• intensive and subsistence

Answer explanation

extensive because of the low capital and labor inputs, large areas, and low yield per acre, commercial because it is done for a profit.

After watching the video on aquaculture, which two words do you think best describe the aquaculture done here at Istrouma High School? (Intensive or Extensive), and (Commercial or Subsistence). Support your answer with a detailed explanation.