Grade 12 Quiz: Agriculture and Economic Systems

What is subsistence farming?

• Large-scale commercial agriculture

• Farming for profit

• Farming for personal consumption

• Animal husbandry

In which regions is subsistence farming commonly practiced?

• North America and Europe

• Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia

• Australia and South America

• Middle East and Central Asia

What are some challenges faced by subsistence farmers?

• Access to advanced machinery

• Limited access to markets

• Overproduction of crops

• Government subsidies

Which economic system emphasizes private ownership and competition?

• Free enterprise

• Socialist

• Communist

• Mixed economy

What is the primary goal of socialism in economic systems?

• Income inequality

• Public ownership and welfare

• Profit maximization

• Consumer choice

What are Miguel and Jose's primary crops?

• Pineapples and coffee

• Bananas and coffee

• Oranges and coffee

• Mangoes and coffee

What farming practices does Jose employ?

• Modern and technologically advanced practices

• Shade-grown coffee and sustainability

• Mechanized farming and high yields

• Market diversification and premium markets

What is Miguel's market orientation?

• Local cooperatives and specialty coffee markets

• International markets and premium coffee

• Traditional markets and local consumers

• Diverse markets and organic coffee

What is the main difference between Jose and Miguel's farming approaches?

• Jose focuses on profitability, while Miguel focuses on sustainability

• Jose uses modern technology, while Miguel relies on traditional methods

• Jose has a smaller farm, while Miguel has a larger farm

• Jose cultivates Arabica coffee, while Miguel cultivates Robusta coffee

What do Jose and Miguel's stories illustrate about coffee farming in Costa Rica?

• There is no diversity in coffee farming approaches

• Coffee cultivation is only a traditional, family-oriented endeavor

• Coffee cultivation can be both traditional and commercialized

• Coffee farming is not profitable in Costa Rica