Introduction to Agriculture Human Geography Unit 5 Quiz

What are the different types of agriculture?

• The different types of agriculture include subsistence agriculture, commercial agriculture, intensive agriculture, extensive agriculture, organic agriculture, and sustainable agriculture.

• Traditional agriculture, Modern agriculture, Post-apocalyptic agriculture

• Urban agriculture, Industrial agriculture, Aquatic agriculture

• Horticulture, Apiculture, Sericulture

Explain the concept of subsistence agriculture.

• Self-sufficient farming system where farmers grow only enough food to feed themselves and their families.

• Farming system where farmers rely on government subsidies for their crops

• Agriculture focused on growing crops for animal feed

• Commercial farming with large-scale production for export

What is commercial agriculture and how does it differ from subsistence agriculture?

• Commercial agriculture is only practiced in urban areas, while subsistence agriculture is only practiced in rural areas.

• Commercial agriculture produces for sale, while subsistence agriculture produces for the farmer's family.

• Commercial agriculture uses traditional methods, while subsistence agriculture uses modern technology.

• Commercial agriculture produces only for the farmer's family, while subsistence agriculture produces for sale.

Discuss the characteristics of intensive agriculture.

• Extensive agriculture involves the use of high levels of labor and capital to increase the yield of crops and livestock on a given piece of land.

• Intensive agriculture involves the use of low levels of labor and capital to increase the yield of crops and livestock on a given piece of land.

• Intensive agriculture involves the use of moderate levels of labor and capital to decrease the yield of crops and livestock on a given piece of land.

• Intensive agriculture involves the use of high levels of labor and capital to increase the yield of crops and livestock on a given piece of land.

What are the main features of extensive agriculture?

• Large land areas, low inputs of labor and capital, and low yields per acre

• No land areas, no inputs of labor and capital, and no yields per acre

• Medium land areas, moderate inputs of labor and capital, and moderate yields per acre

• Small land areas, high inputs of labor and capital, and high yields per acre

Explain the concept of shifting agriculture and provide examples.

• Shifting agriculture is practiced in parts of Southeast Asia, Central and South America, and Africa.

• Shifting agriculture is only practiced in Antarctica and Greenland.

• Shifting agriculture is a type of aquaculture practiced in coastal regions.

• Shifting agriculture is a modern farming technique used in urban areas.

Discuss the impact of industrial agriculture on the environment.

• Industrial agriculture has led to deforestation, soil degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity.

• Industrial agriculture has no impact on the environment

• Industrial agriculture reduces soil degradation

• Industrial agriculture leads to increased biodiversity

What are the different types of commercial agriculture?

• Organic, inorganic, hydroponic

• Urban, suburban, rural

• Traditional, modern, ancient

• Intensive, extensive, plantation, mixed crop and livestock, and agribusiness

Compare and contrast plantation agriculture and mixed crop and livestock farming.

• Plantation agriculture focuses on large-scale production of a single crop, while mixed crop and livestock farming involves the integration of both crops and animals on the same farm.

• Plantation agriculture and mixed crop and livestock farming are both focused on small-scale production of a single crop.

• Plantation agriculture and mixed crop and livestock farming both involve the integration of both crops and animals on the same farm.

• Plantation agriculture involves small-scale production of multiple crops, while mixed crop and livestock farming focuses on large-scale production of a single crop.

Explain the concept of agribusiness and its role in modern agriculture.

• Agribusiness involves integrating agricultural production with related industries and plays a crucial role in increasing efficiency and profitability in modern agriculture.

• Agribusiness is only focused on agricultural production and has no connection to other industries.

• Agribusiness has no impact on efficiency and profitability in modern agriculture.

• Agribusiness is a traditional and outdated concept with no relevance in modern agriculture.