1.1.9 Production Agriculture and Efficiency

What is the main reason for the increase in agricultural productivity?

• More efficient use of labour
• Expansion of land
• Increased demand for food
• Technological improvements

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Which crop has seen the most rapid increase in planted acreage since the 1970s?

• Wheat
• Corn
• Soy
• Cotton

What was the impact of new technologies on small, family farms in rural America?

• No impact
• Decreased profits
• Increased competition
• Increased profits

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Which crop has seen the most significant increase in planted acreage since the 1920s?

• Corn
• Wheat
• Cotton
• Soy

Which crop has consistently remained dominant in total crop acreage since the 1920s?

• Soy
• Wheat
• Corn
• Cotton

What was the main benefit of working in agriculture for families?

• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible work hours
• Self-supply of food
• High income

What marked the transition toward crop specialization in the U.S.?

• Introduction of new farming technology
• Increase in government subsidies
• Passing of the 1973 Farm Bill
• Decrease in demand for certain crops

What is the purpose of using total factor productivity (TFP) to measure agricultural productivity?

• To compare different types of inputs
• To calculate the market value of final output
• To identify factors causing changes in productivity
• To measure crop yield

What was the main reason for the increase in farm size and capital intensity in the 1920s?

• The rise of industrial jobs
• The decrease in family-owned enterprises
• The decline in demand for agricultural products
• The use of new technologies

Which crop has seen a steady decline in planted acreage since the 1970s?

• Soy
• Wheat
• Corn
• Cotton